The Rifles Museum
.jpg) The Rifles Museum | |
  Shown in Hampshire | |
| Established | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Location | Peninsula Barracks, Winchester, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°03′46″N 1°19′16″W / 51.0628°N 1.3212°W |
| Type | Regimental museum |
| Website | riflesmuseum |
The Rifles Museum is the regimental museum of The Rifles. It is located in Winchester in Hampshire, England and is part of Winchester's Military Museums.
History
[edit]The museum was established as "The Rifles Collection" in 2013 with the objective of preserving artifacts of importance in the history of The Rifles since it was formed in 2007.[1] It also organises a programme of regular military talks around the UK.[2][3] Now known as "The Rifles Museum", the museum is organised chronologically and it has a special display relating to the courage of soldiers, and the Victoria Cross in particular.[4] It forms one of the six military museums at Peninsular Barracks.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Rifles Museum". Find Global. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Serving soldiers recount life on the frontline in Afghanistan". Northern Echo. 9 March 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Special military exhibit to open at Winchester museum". Hampshire Chronicle. 23 April 2014.
- ^ "Salute the History of Heroes At The Rifles Museum". Shuttercraft. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Military might on show to mark Armed Forces Day in Winchester". Daily Echo. 20 June 2017.