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Falklands 40
Fort Nelson, near Portsmouth
Exhibition until July 2023
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Royal Armouries Museum Taking place in our galleries throughout the day Monday 13th February to Sunday 30th April 2023 Find out more

Royal Armouries Museum Action-packed combats and fighting demos Saturday 1st April to Sunday 16th April 2023 Find out more

Fort Nelson Falconry flying displays and Easter bunny hunt Sunday 2nd April to Sunday 16th April 2023 Find out more

Hidden Histories
Reviewing 'The Chevalière d’Éon Sword' with our trans community
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A close look at a sword with a trans history Reading time: 5 minutes Read

An exhibition at Fort Nelson marks 40 years since the Falklands conflict Reading time: 5 minutes Read

Unique photographs of the Tower of London Reading time: < 1 minute Read

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