Green Howards Regimental Museum

Trinity Church Square
Richmond
North Yorkshire
DL10 4QN

Tel: +44 (0) 1748 826561
Fax: +44 (0)1748 826 561
Email: museum@greenhowards.org.uk
Web: http://www.greenhowards.org.uk


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 I and II 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 include rare examples from 1768 to the present of the regular Green Howards, North York Militia and Volunteers.

Special attractions on display are Silver and Militaria from 1688 to 2006, Napoleon's Snuff Box, 3,800 medals and decorations including eighteen Victoria Crosses and three George Crosses presented to members of the Regiment for acts of supreme courage.

Additional Information:

  • Family History Research Centre
  • Object Handling Area
  • Chair Lifts - on all packs, worksheets, videos
  • Archives - please book for appointment
  • Gift Shop
  • Coffee Shop next door.



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    Opening Times
    (2008 times)
    Monday to Saturday: 10.00am - 4.30pm.

    Closed: Sundays, Christmas Eve until End of January.

    Admission Charges
    (2008 prices)
    Adult £3.50; Senior Citizen £3.00; Child Free (Accompanied by an adult); Richmondshire residents 50p concession.

    School Visits £1.00 per child.

    Directions
    Take any of the turnings on the A1 signposted to Richmond between Scotch Corner and Catterick. You will find the Museum in the old Trinity Church at the centre of Richmond's market square.
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