Man aiming SLR assault rifle

Memories Project

The museum is currently looking for ex-servicemen and women to share their stories and memories of the weapons and equipment they used whilst on active service, and be re-united with them.

We wish to record on video the thoughts of veterans who have experienced at first hand the weapons behind the glass cases in our galleries. By telling the human stories behind the objects visitors will learn more about our collection and gain a greater insight of what it is like to be involved in a conflict.

So far, veterans ranging from the Second World War to Bosnia have come forward to share their thoughts, memories and technical knowledge on objects such as the Bren Gun, Mills Bomb and the L85 A1 (SA 80), recognisable as the weapon of the modern British soldier.

If you would like to get involved in the project or would just like to know more then please contact us.

Memories Project - link to YouTube video

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NAPOLEONIC GUN FIRING

Ubique Right of the Line and HMS Loire will be firing guns from the Napoleonic period. There will be two displays, one at 12.00 and one at 15.00.

23 June 2013

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Did you know?

4 Eiffel Towers

During the siege of Sebastopol the British fired about 10,000 tonnes of iron shot; the French fired 510,000 round shot, 236,000 howitzer shells and 350,000 mortar shells – a total of around 43,000 tonnes of iron! About the same weight as 4 Eiffel Towers.