The objects in our museum come from many different sources, but the collection itself started through the interests and collections of a few key individuals. Over time, through diligent collecting, and generous donation, particularly in the years following the First World War, the collection has grown.
The museum itself has always been based in Richmond; starting off with a nomadic life in and around the regimental depot in Gallowgate, before finding a permanent home in the centre of the town. During 2014, the museum was completely redeveloped, thanks to Heritage Lottery Funding and the generosity of private individuals and charitable trusts.
The museum itself has always been based in Richmond; starting off with a nomadic life in and around the regimental depot in Gallowgate, before finding a permanent home in the centre of the town. During 2014, the museum was completely redeveloped, thanks to Heritage Lottery Funding and the generosity of private individuals and charitable trusts.
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There are more than 35,000 objects in our collection. We'd love to have them all on show, but it would be quite overwhelming, and we'd need a bigger museum! Selected objects have been chosen to be part of our permanent exhibition, which charts the history of The Green Howards, also known as The 19th Regiment of Foot, The Alexandra Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment, during the period 1688 to 2006.
We want everyone to enjoy and experience what the museum has to offer, and there are lots of ways to join in. Whether it's hands-on as a volunteer, making a donation, becoming a Museum Friend, coming along to one of our talks or events, or visiting the museum; we thank you for your support. In 2018, to mark the centenary anniversary of the end of the First World War, we created a Ribbon of Remembrance.
Reviews (9)
Louise Render
Oct 31, 2021
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Jocelyn Twose
Oct 24, 2021
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This is a little gem of a museum, situated at the heart of the market place and well worth the £5 adult admission price. A lift gives access to all 3 floors and there is a well stocked gift shop.
The exhibits are very impressive and the story of the Green Howards is simply explained but rich in detail. There are interactive features throughout to help keep children engaged.
Other commitments limited our time here to an hour and we barely scratched the surface of all the information on display. Allow at least 2 hours if you want to do justice to this excellent museum.
The exhibits are very impressive and the story of the Green Howards is simply explained but rich in detail. There are interactive features throughout to help keep children engaged.
Other commitments limited our time here to an hour and we barely scratched the surface of all the information on display. Allow at least 2 hours if you want to do justice to this excellent museum.
Andi
Oct 18, 2021
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Stephen Render
Oct 15, 2021
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Nadine Lovell
Aug 21, 2021
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Phillip Pilkington
Jul 16, 2021
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Dave Richardson
Jun 07, 2021
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Margaret Cato
Jul 02, 2020
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We visited the museum today.....very impressive. There are 3 floors extremely interesting.
There are lifts to each floor plus a lift for wheelchairs to the first floor. Visitors can take their dog should they have one.
There is a very nice shop
There is ample parking outside.
We had a beautiful meal at the Black Lion in Finkle Street just across the road from the museum.......this museum is well worth a visit
The officers mess furniture was made by the
Mouse Man in Kilburn
There are lifts to each floor plus a lift for wheelchairs to the first floor. Visitors can take their dog should they have one.
There is a very nice shop
There is ample parking outside.
We had a beautiful meal at the Black Lion in Finkle Street just across the road from the museum.......this museum is well worth a visit
The officers mess furniture was made by the
Mouse Man in Kilburn
Charlie Smith
Dec 29, 2019
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