Interested in artillery, cannons, model guns, ammunition, military artefacts or the history of any of these?

Want to share some of your research and knowledge with a wide and appreciative audience?

Do you have problems in identifying ordnance items, want to meet with people with similar ordnance related interests?

Would you like the opportunity to visit a number of museums and military establishments?

Then welcome to: -

 

THE ORDNANCE SOCIETY

 

The Ordnance Society was formed in June 1986 to promote, encourage and co-ordinate the study of all aspects of the history of ordnance and artillery. It is today an international society with members from eleven countries and all walks of life.

Its primary aim is to provide a means of communication for individuals and organisations interested in any aspect of ordnance and artillery of all periods. The Ordnance Society organises and produces a number of events and publications to further these aims:

·        ·                The annual JOURNAL, produced to a high standard, which includes well-illustrated articles and plans of historic cannons and their carriages.

·        ·                The quarterly NEWSLETTER includes short articles, information, illustration and news, in addition to regular features such as "The Ammo Box".

·        ·                Regular "MEMBERS' DAY" when individual members have the opportunity to present or display their research, interests or collections.

·        ·                Several VISITS are organised each year to various military establishments, museums and other places of interest.

 

MEMBERSHIP New members receive all publications for the current subscription year which ends on June 30th. Members receive a regular membership list which states the special areas of interest. see Membership Details.  

NEWSLETTER 88 (Ordnance Society members only)

NEWSLETTER 88 SUPPLEMENT

The JOURNALS and NEWSLETTERS published by the Society since its inception in 1986 have been indexed in various ways, and can be searched using the following links: -

Newsletter Index

Journal Index

Author Index

Subject Index

Back numbers of Journals and Newsletters are available at £10 and £1.50 each respectively (£15 and £2 respectively for non-members); and can be ordered from: -

Publication Order Form

VISITS The diverse sites and museums visited by The Ordnance Society are listed in Past Visits, and planned visits shown on Future Visits

RELATED ORDNANCE SOCIETIES Other societies have interests which overlap or complement those of The Ordnance Society and are listed on Related Societies

MUSEUMS There are a number of UK Museums and Overseas Museums with Ordnance exhibits or themes and we have listed some of these.

ORDNANCE WEB-SITES Many other sites have been published which cover a wide range of Ordnance Topics

MEMBERS’ INTERESTS Ordnance Society Members have a wide range of knowledge and expertise and some of their interests are shown in Members Interests

EVENTS There are a number of ‘Ordnance Related’ events in the future – for details see: -Future Ordnance Events

CONTACTING THE ORDNANCE SOCIETY  For any queries regarding the Ordnance Society please e-mail: - ordnance.society@virgin.net  

Last updated on 12th October 2009

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