‘Volunteers no longer endure Napoleonic conditions at Napoleonic fort.’

Harwich Society Press Release

A brand new £20,000 information kiosk and shop has been opened at Harwich’s Redoubt Fort meaning that the Harwich Society volunteers who staff the visitor attraction all year round will be able to enjoy 21st century conditions within the 19th century Napoleonic fort.

The Kiosk, designed by local architect, John Macpherson, and mainly paid for by a local benefactor was officially opened yesterday morning by the Mayor of Harwich, Cllr Dave Mcleod.

Its design has been praised by English Heritage and is intended to be maintenance free for 30 years.

Chairman of the Harwich Society, Colin Farnell, says, “Our volunteers have been fantastic as they have put up with rather primitive conditions in the old hut. They now have a Rolls Royce facility with such previously unknown luxuries such as heating and draught proof windows. It’s absolutely fantastic!”

The opening was witnessed by members of the Harwich Society’s Redoubt Action Group, some of the volunteers who staff the information kiosk, the local benefactor, Jean Macpherson on behalf of the architect and members of the Harwich Society’s Executive Committee. All were delighted to see such a fantastic facility open within the Redoubt Fort and celebrated with tea and biscuits as visitors to the Redoubt toured Harwich’s famous ancient monument.

“We are so grateful to everyone who has played a part in ensuring that the next 30 years will be a lot more comfortable for our volunteers than the last 30 years have been,” continued Colin Farnell. “We are immensely proud of all that has been achieved in the restoration and upkeep of the Redoubt Fort and we now have an information kiosk and shop to be proud of as well!”

For further information please contact

Colin Farnell on 01255 553610
Garry Calver on 01255 551940
www.harwich-society.co.uk.
Registered with the Civic Trust
Registered Charity No. 261798
Photo © www.mariafowler.co.uk/ 2013

Taken in: United Kingdom / England / Harwich (show map)

Taken on: November 17, 2013

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