The Myth, John Montagu's Adventure and the building of Buckler's Hard

presented by Ken Robinson

Widely known as a "Historic Shipbuilding Village", there is much more to the history of Buckler’s Hard before the building of ships for Nelson’s fleet began.  This highly illustrated talk will consider the extraordinary accomplishments and actions of John 2nd Duke of Montagu in the early 1700s whose decision to mount the most expensive adventure ever undertaken by the owners of the Beaulieu Estate, and its unexpected outcome, led to the building of the Buckler's Hard. 

Friday 10^th November 2023 6:30pm  Doors will open at 6pm.

at Royal Southampton Yacht Club, Gins Farm Clubhouse, St Leonards Cottages, Beaulieu, Brockenhurst SO42 7XG

This event is kindly hosted by Royal Southampton Yacht Club

There is no charge for the event for BHS members.  The bar will be open before and after the talk, and a fixed price supper is available of Chicken a la King with Rice if prebooked at £18.00 per person, following the talk. (pay for the the meal on the night)

Bookings are required and restricted to a maximum of 2 people per application, one of whom must be a member of the Society.

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