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Pages from the diary of Captain Philip Townsend

A Soldier's Life

In Their Own Words: Captain Philip Townsend

Philip Townsend was an Irish gentleman. In 1756, he travelled to North America, where he fought against the French in the Seven Years War. His diary provides an insight into frontier warfare and the assault on Louisbourg.

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The Royal Regiment of Wales (24th/41st Foot)

This British Army infantry unit was formed in 1969. It served in several operations until 2006, when it was merged into The Royal Welsh.

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The South Wales Borderers

This British Army infantry unit was formed in 1689. It served for 280 years until 1969, when it was merged into The Royal Regiment of Wales.

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The Mercian Regiment

This British Army infantry unit was formed in 2007 and recruits in the Midlands. It has served in several deployments, including the recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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The Cheshire Regiment

This British Army infantry unit was formed in 1689. It fought in many campaigns until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment.

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Pelisse, Zieten Hussars, worn by The Duke of Connaught, 1900s

A uniform fit for a prince

These splendid items of uniform belonging to Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, showcase the flamboyant fashion adopted by hussar units across Europe.

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Cap badge, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters, c1970

The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment

This unit was formed in 1970 and recruited in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Worcestershire. It existed until 2007, when it became part of The Mercian Regiment.

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The Worcestershire Regiment

This infantry unit was raised during the Army reforms of 1881. It existed until 1970, when it was merged into The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment.

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29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot

This infantry unit was raised in 1694. It served in many British Army campaigns until the reforms of 1881, when it was merged into The Worcestershire Regiment.

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Glengarry badge, 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment, c1874

36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot

This infantry unit was raised in 1701. It continued in British Army service until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The Worcestershire Regiment.

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Lord Strathcona’s Horse on the march, 1918

Beauty in desolation: Munnings and the First World War

In 1918, the artist Alfred Munnings was tasked with recording the wartime contribution of the Canadian Cavalry Brigade and Forestry Corps. His paintings highlight the military role of horses, capturing their beauty in the war-affected landscapes of France.

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Cap badge, The North Staffordshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's), c1900

The North Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales’s)

This infantry unit was raised in 1881 and continued in British Army service until 1959, when it was merged into The Staffordshire Regiment (The Prince of Wales’s).

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Glengarry badge, 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment, c1874

64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot

This infantry unit was raised in 1756. It served with the British Army in several campaigns until the 1881 reforms, when it was merged into The North Staffordshire (Prince of Wales’s) Regiment.

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