Home of the Infantry Regiments of Berkshire and Wiltshire
Rifles Regimental Museums
The Shropshire Regimental Museum
The collections of the Shropshire Regimental Museum Trust including pictures, uniforms, medals, weapons and other equipment from the 18th Century to the present day are housed in the The Shropshire Regimental Museum in The Castle.
The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum
The Gloucestershire Regiment and The Royal Gloucestershire Hussars
The Keep Museum's constituent Regiments are The Devonshire Regiment, The Dorset Regiment, The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, The Dorset Yeomanry, The Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry, The Dorset Militia, The Royal Devon Yeomanry and 94 Field Regiment RA.
The artefacts and records of the Somerset Light Infantry are located in the County Museum at Taunton. The collection is known as "Somerset Military Museum"
The museum houses the artefacts of:
The Somerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's)
The Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry
The West Somerset Yeomanry
The North Somerset Yeomanry
Somerset Militia, Rifle Volunteers and Territorials
The Light Infantry and its successor regiment, The Rifles
The Herefordshire Light Infantry Museum tells the story of the Herefordshire Light Infantry in campaigns such as Galipoli, Egypt and Palestine.
The collection tells the story of the County Regiment from 1702 until the present date. The displays cover the story of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, the volunteers and volunteer militia and the successor Regiment, The Light Infantry.
The Rifles Collection aims to tell the story of The Rifles, a regiment formed in 2007, drawing on both the heritage of its antecedent regiments and the current Regiment. The museum reflects the experiences of the modern Regiment, showcasing their tales from modern conflicts such as Iraq and Afghanistan as well as their role in British culture such as the role in the 2012 Olympics. There are tales of courage, humour and sacrifice from the soldiers of The Rifles and their families since its formation.
Military Websites
Photographic records of the Gloucestershire Regiment
Website containing a photographic memory of over 3,000 photos from 1950-1962 of the Gloucestershire Regiment.
The Rifles
The Rifles is the largest Infantry regiment in the British Army, providing unrivalled opportunities within 3-hours travelling time from practically anywhere within the United Kingdom. The Regiment's officers and soldiers alike are known as Riflemen and are recognized for their excellence on the battlefield.
The Western Front Association (WFA) is an organisation formed with the aim of furthering interest in The Great War of 1914-1918. Established in 1980 by noted military historian John Giles, the WFA has grown over the years to some 6,000 members worldwide.
The Wessex Branch is one of 48 affiliated regional branches of the WFA in the UK and through this website we aim to keep you informed of our various branch activities.
At our monthly branch meetings we offer a programme of quality speakers to cater for a wide range of interest in The Great War - from the battlefields to the home front, from the conduct of armies to the personal experience of individuals. Our focus is not limited to a specific branch of the armed forces, to a specific theatre of war or simply to the British and Empire involvement.
Additional events, such as a battlefield tour, local day visits and attendance at regional events and seminars provide more opportunities to further knowledge and generate interest. The branch also operates a School Prize Award Scheme and has an interest in various War Memorial projects. We also aim to provide a source of local information on the Great War including the part played by local men and women.
We welcome anyone with an interest in the Great War, whether you are a WFA member or not. You are guaranteed a warm, friendly reception and a lively atmosphere where people with common interests in The Great War can share experience and information, as well as benefiting from high quality speakers.
So, if you are in the Dorset, Wiltshire or West Hampshire area or even further afield why not come along and visit us. Please check out the 2015 Events page for more information on the speakers programme.
Activities in Salisbury
Sarum Decorative and Fine Arts Society
Sarum DFAS is a Salisbury based society affiliated to NADFAS. Lectures are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 11.00 am at the Salvation Army Hall, Salt Lane, Salisbury. Members carry out voluntary conservation work and support arts education in the local area.
Places of Interest in The Close, Salisbury
Arundells
Sarum College
How to see more attractions for your money
Find out more about Hudson's Explorer Pass
For visitors from either inside or outside the UK- We participate in the Hudson’s Heritage Explorer Pass. The Pass is available in 2,4,6,10 and 21 day durations and offers pass holders free entry in to nearly 200 heritage attractions in the UK.
More things to do
Look here for things to do, days out and places to visit in Britain.