Ordnance Society
The Ordnance Society was formed in 1986 by a group of enthusiasts, scholars and museum professionals.
Ordnance was seen by some as somewhat peripheral to the rest of arms & armour studies, for which an excellent society already existed. The technicalities of ordnance history are not always fully understood by military historians; and the study of artillery remains in some obscurity.
The Ordnance Society is intended to promote, encourage and coordinate the study of all aspects of the history of ordnance and artillery. It also gives members opportunities to publish, to meet each other and to exchange ideas and knowledge. It is an international society with members in more than twenty countries.
The Society publishes a highly respected Journal annually, both printed, and as an electronic download. Back copies are available electronically for £5, free to members.
Members and guests benefits
- Online indices of all Journal and Newsletters
- Visits programme - a large number every year which may include visits to places otherwise inaccessible to the public
- Members’ Days - talks and panel discussions, usually at the Royal Armouries Fort Nelson, but occasionally at other military museums or establishments
- Annual General Meeting at a place of interest, with talks
- Quarterly newsletter - all available free online to members, or to non-members for £2
- Free online access to The Society’s WW1 Artillery Lists, Current Artillery Surveys of UK and International Guns; and the archive of nearly 2,000 photos of Guns and other Ordnance.
- Members also have access to a growing online library of books, articles, photos and drawings covering such items as black powder artillery, modern artillery, ammunition, ordnance manufacturing, explosives etc.
Contact us
Email: ordnance.society@btinternet.com
Website: www.ordnancesociety.org.uk