Godley Head (Canterbury) Tour 1 December 13
Date: 
Sunday, 1 December, 2013

Canterbury Gunners tour Godley Head to celebrate St Barbara's Day, early, on 1 December 13.  Some made the most of the day and walked from Taylors Mistake, a good 1 hour trek.  Gunners challenged on arrival at the sentry post by members of Christchurch East Battalion Home Guard.  This was followed by lunch, a briefing on the history of Godley Head then a tour of the facilities and Taylor Battery

 

Gunners challenged at the sentry post by members of Christchurch East Battalion Home Guard.
Paul O’Connor and Craig Ruane chat to Home Guard.
Mark Hargraves mans the MG
Briefing on the history of Godley Head by Peter Wilkins and Archie Moore.  Pete Dawson listens (for a change).
Taylor Battery, which initially housed 5.9" artillery pieces, then later naval 6" guns