Membership of the FSG is open to every individual or institution with an interest in the study, protection and preservation of all aspects of fortifications and their armaments.  This starts with the introduction of artillery in the 1500’s through to the present day.

Subscription runs from 1st April in one year until the 31 March the following year.  Members will receive one Fort and three Casemates for the year paid for.

 PUBLICATIONS

• Annual FORT Journal Subscription, the annual peer reviewed journal.

• CASEMATE Magazine, this magazine is published three times a year and consists of news, book reviews and shorter articles on fortifications and artillery.

AGM and CONFERENCE TOUR

This is usually held in September and includes a weekend’s tour with AGM Conference and a chance to catch up with friends.

STUDY TOUR

An annual study tour for members to examine fortifications located outside the UK.  Usually a week, previous visits have been to Malta, Portugal and Franco Spanish Border area.

MEMBERS DAYS

These have usually been held in London and are for Members to get together and exchange photographs.  Keynote speakers are usually arrange to talk on related subjects.

STUDY DAYS

These are arranged when possible with visits to fortifications of interest to the Group.