Over the weekend of 9/10 Sep 06, hundreds of the country’s finest buildings will open their doors and allow the public a rare glimpse of England’s hidden heritage.  HMS Excellent will participate in this national Heritage Open Days event by opening the Grade II Listed Victorian Drill Shed and Quarterdeck Buildings to the public on Sat 9 and Sun 10 Sep between 1000 and 1600.  The heritage centre at the East end of the Drill Shed containing the State Funeral Gun Carriage and the model of HMS Queen Charlotte will be open throughout the Open Days.  Visitors will also be escorted to the Wells Room to view the artefacts and pictorial display of the history of Whale Island.  This is an important opportunity to participate in a national event which encourages the public to view a part of their historical heritage.  It is hoped that an appreciable number of people will take this opportunity to view the State Funeral Gun Carriage and learn a little more about the history of Whale Island. 

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Heritage Open Days

HMS Excellent