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Nov 30, 2016
MUSEUM IS CLOSED UNTIL 1 FEBRUARY 2017
We are now closed until Wednesday 1 February 2017. Lots will be happening behind the scenes until then. We shall keep you posted.
Nov 22, 2016
ONE WEEK TO GO...
…until the Museum closes for winter. We will be open every day, except Sunday, until Tuesday 29th November 2016. We will then close until Wednesday 1 February 2017. Even…
Jun 21, 2016
Reginald Frederick Johnson Hayward VC MC Wiltshire Regiment
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office have compiled a digital archive of the 175 Victoria Cross recipients from overseas during the First World War. This follows the first stage of…
Feb 19, 2016
From Our Records - February
On 1st February 2007 (9 years) The Rifles were formed. In 1760 - 255 years ago The 62nd Regiment defended Carrickfergus Castle in Ireland. On 28 Feb 1985, 30 years ago, the…
Feb 19, 2016
FEBRUARY 1916 ? Key Events During World War One
2nd February German airship "L.-19" founders in the North Sea. 8th February British Government request naval assistance from Japan 10th February Military Service…
Feb 1, 2016
The Heroine Project Presents: 'Over the Top - the True Life of Dorothy Lawrence
Jan 14, 2016
Wiltshire Army Cadet Force Master Cadet Awards Presentation 14 January 2016 at The Wardrobe
On Thursday 14 January 2016 the Commandant of Wiltshire Army Cadet Force Colonel Mark Nash hosted the Master Cadet Awards Presentation at The Wardrobe in Salisbury. Her…
Jan 7, 2016
Key Points fom January 1916 - 100 Years ago
4th January First Attempt to relieve Kut begins: relieving force begins advance from Ali Gharbi. 6th January H.M.S. "King Edward VII" sunk by mine off North of…