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THE
GREEN HOWARDS REGIMENTAL MUSEUM
Trinity
Church Square
Richmond
Yorkshire
DL10 4QN
(Selecting on the above address will take you to the MultiMap site,
showing the exact location of the Museum in Richmond, N Yorkshire).
The Museum was founded by Tommy Collins, later Brigadier Tommy Collins, in
1938.
In May 1998, the Museum was the winner of the
bronze White Rose Award, - the Yorkshire Tourist Board's award
for the best Visitor Attraction (under 50,000 visitors)
The museum's collection spans three centuries of travel, campaigning and war.
Artefacts and photographs of the Crimean War, the North-West Frontier of India,
the Boer War and archive film of World War 1 form part of the vivid presentation
of the Green Howards' story in both peace and war.
The unique Collins' Collection of uniforms and
head-dress includes rare examples from 1768 to the present day
of the regular Green Howards, North York Militia and Volunteers.
There are more than 3,750 medals and decorations
including eighteen Victoria Crosses and three George Crosses presented to members
of the Regiment for acts of supreme courage. 16 of the actual Victoria Crosses
and 1 of the actual George Crosses are on display.
Learn about the role of the "Ladies, Wives and Women of the Regiment" and find out more about the Green Howards' link with the market town of Richmond and
the people of North Yorkshire and Teesside.
School Parties of up to twenty
can be accommodated in the Resource Centre where they can see archive film on
video, play CD ROM discs and "hands on" material, all linked to the National
Curriculum.
Facilities for studying archive materials
and library books available by appointment.
There is a Gift Shop with a wide
range of souvenirs and attractive gifts to please all age groups. Many items
for children costing under £2, and pecially commissioned Green Howards objects.
Admission to the Museum
Adults £3.00, OAP's £2-50
Children £2.00.
Please note that any resident of Richmond can enter the Museum for FREE.
Simply provide evidence of your residence in Richmond!
Hours
February, March, and November. Monday - Friday 10.00 to
4.30. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
April to mid-May. Monday - Saturday 9.30 to 4.30.
Easter Day 2.00 to 4.30.
Mid-May - September. Monday - Saturday 9.30 to 4.30.
Sundays 2.00 to 4.30.
October. Monday - Saturday 9.30 to 4.30. Closed Sunday.
December and January. Closed.
Curator:
Major J R Chapman, MBE.
Telephone 01748-826561. Fax
01748-826561.
Directions
Take any of the turnings on the main A1 road that are sign posted to Richmond,
between Scotch Corner and Catterick. You will find the Green Howards Museum
in the old Trinity Church at the centre of Richmond's market square.
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| The above information on the Museum is not totally comprehensive.
For further information on the Museum, its history, its collection, the
Museum Shop, and the Friends of the Regimental Museum, then please visit
the website www.greenhowards.org.uk. |
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