Cornwall's Regimental Museum
Description
We are a friendly and fun museum in Bodmin, Cornwall.
We hold events and activities throughout the year.
Child and dog friendly.
Groups welcome. Cornwall’s Regimental Museum is a friendly and fun museum in Bodmin, Cornwall. We hold all kinds of events and activities on selected dates all year round, and welcome all visitors, including groups, children, and even well behaved dogs!
We are recognised as probably the finest Military Museum in the South West of England. As well as seeing our collections, come and explore our home, Bodmin Keep, which is a Grade II listed building, constructed at the time of the Napoleonic threats. Bodmin Keep was the home of Cornwall's Military life for over 150 years, and still has original features such as the great stone staircases and original fireplaces. You can even experience our Cold-War era military police cell!
Covering a period between 1702 until 2007, the museum's displays tell the stories of the Cornwall Volunteers and Volunteer Militia, the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry (DCLI), and we are extremely proud and honoured to be home to the National Collection of the Light Infantry (LI).
A fine collection of medals, weapons, uniforms, paintings and artefacts (as well as a few surprises in the collection!) are clearly displayed and will appeal to all age groups, enhancing and bringing to life much of the country’s history covered in the National Curriculum. The museum has an extensive library and archive and a team of research volunteers who are proud to help over 300 families per year discover their military family history.
Bodmin Keep is located on Lostwithiel Road, 100 yds from the Bodmin and Wenford Railway which was built to service the Barracks. Visitors to the steam railway receive up to 40% off museum entry with a valid ticket. For other admission rates and concessions please see our website.
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facebook.comThis special exhibition 'A Coat for Wilfred Owen' brings together textile artwork by students from Delabole Primary School, and original embroideries made by WW1 soldiers which are not usually on display to the public. Special thanks to the Poetry Postie, artist Janie M McDonald and Endelienta.
There's so much happening this half term at Cornwall's Regimental Museum! From marching with the Napoleonic era 32nd Cornwall Regiment of Foot 1808-1815, to camouflage face painting - you can even make your own military dog tag to take home!
The Trench Bodmin need volunteers to play the roles of WW1 nurses. No acting (or nursing!) experience is required, training will be given by Wenches In Trenches - Roses Of No Mans Land If you're interested in joining in or if you want to find out more, please email Sue at: sue@wenchesintrenches.co.uk
Our volunteer researchers have been very busy! Don't forget to follow the The Trench Bodmin to keep up to date with the project.
Happy Birthday to The Rifles Regiment! Formed #OnThisDay in 2007 from The Devonshire and Dorset Light Infantry, The Light Infantry, The Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Light Infantry and The Royal Green Jackets, The Rifles is an infantry regiment known for its innovation and forward thinking. We are thrilled to be the first venue for the 'I AM A RIFLEMAN' touring exhibition, coming from The Rifles Collection to Bodmin Keep in March. Find out more on our website: http://ow.ly/x8m630i8dsd
Come along to our second Volunteer Open Day and see how you can get involved. Volunteering at Cornwall’s Regimental Museum is a fantastic way to meet new people, learn new skills, and support a local charity. Visitor Services Volunteer Linda says: "I am generally a gregarious person and this role at the reception desk/shop allowed me to meet & greet visitors, chat about the museum or anything else & at the same time give me a sense of ‘belonging’. The team of staff & volunteers are so friendly, supportive and knowledgeable. I have found volunteering so fulfilling." There are a wide variety of roles available – everything from events & marketing, to historical research, even sewing! If you have a specific skill or interest that you think could be an asset to us, get in touch or come along! Pop in anytime between 2pm and 4pm on Monday 4th June (or Saturday 10th March) for a cuppa and a chat, and meet some of our friendly team. If you’d like to find out more, or if you’d be interested but can’t make it on these dates, give us a call on 01208 72810 or email volunteering@cornwalls-regimentalmuseum.org Visit the website to find out more: http://ow.ly/6aH030hly1u
For one night only, a special ‘Last Night of the Proms’ performance in St Petroc’s Church will see Lostwithiel Town Band once again assuming its old role as the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry T.A. Band. This concert will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the historic band of the famous Cornish Regiment, featuring two of its original members. Tickets are £10, available from Cornwall's Regimental Museum in advance, or can be purchased on the door. There is free parking in Priory Car Park after 6pm. The concert is kindly being held to raise funds for Cornwall’s Regimental Museum, which is housed in Bodmin Keep, the historic home of the DCLI. The museum is a small, registered charity (no. 1174375), and every penny raised on behalf of the museum will go towards securing the future of the museum, caring for the collections and telling our soldiers’ stories. Read more about the event here: http://ow.ly/OexV30i6Xia
Light Infantrymen! Have you signed up to our Military Family newsletter? Our LI Archivist, Martyn Horton, writes a quarterly piece - 'Notes From the Archives' - where we showcase interesting photos from the Light Infantry archives, and we need your help to learn more about them. You can read the articles on our blog, and sign up to the newsletter to get them hot off the press! You never know, you might just spot yourself! Please like and share 😀
Exciting news! Tune in this afternoon...
Calling all Serving, Reserve and Retired Members of The Rifles, Light Infantry, Somerset & Cornwall Light Infantry, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry and Adult Instructors of Cornwall ACF. This is the only chance for ALL members of the Association Branches, serving, reserve and retired to have a get together in Cornwall. So, come and meet up with some old friends and get to know some new ones! If you know of anybody who has served, then please pass on the details of this event to them, the only way we can maintain the Reunion is through your continued support. Please encourage others to come along, have a pint, and start the conversation off with “When I was…” Advance booking only, tickets to be collected on the day at the gate. For all enquiries or to book tickets please contact: N J James MBE, Chairman, Bodmin Branch LI Association Tel: 07554 991 836 Email: nigeljames100@btinternet.com Or the Rifles Regimental Office: Tel: 01208 72810 Email: aobodmin@the-rifles.co.uk The D.C.L.I. The Light Infantry and The Rifles Association Bodmin Branch We look forward to seeing you there.
The new exhibition 'A Coat for Wilfred Owen' brings together textile artwork by students from Delabole Primary School, and original embroideries made by soldiers of the First World War, not usually on display to the public. Special thanks to the Poetry Postie, artist Janie M McDonald Art and Endelienta.
Can you help us to improve the Harry Patch display? Housed in the museum's First World War gallery is a very special display dedicated to Harry Patch – the last survivor of the trenches. Henry John Patch was a member of the Duke Of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, and became known as 'The Last Fighting Tommy', outliving all other British WW1 soldiers. He died in 2009 at the age of 111. As part of the museum’s First World War commemorations, we want to improve this special display, which includes Harry's medals and a plaque donated by Great Western Railway who named locomotive 43 172 in his honour. This project will cost £2,000 and we would like to ask our supporters to help us to raise the funds needed and reach our target in good time for the 2018 armistice centenary. You can read more about our plans on our website, and if you'd like to make a donation towards the display, the link to make an online donation is below in the comments.
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