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Army at Home

This gallery outlines the Army's home service since the 1600s. It shows the different ways that soldiers have protected the people of Britain during national crises, and examines the Army's role in shaping identities, communities and landscapes.

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Prince Charles visiting the Queen’s Dragoon Guards in Kosovo, 1999

The Sovereign’s soldiers

Whether participating in ceremonial events, visiting deployed troops, operating as regimental figureheads or personally serving in the Army, members of the Royal Family provide a constant and visible link between soldiers and their sovereign.

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Battle of Naseby

Sir Thomas Fairfax led his troops to victory over King Charles I at the Battle of Naseby on 14 June 1645. His triumph won the First English Civil War (1642-46) for Parliament and ensured that monarchs would never again be supreme in British politics.

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'Founder of Sandhurst, Maj-Gen John Le Marchant' book cover

Talk At Museum / Online

6 December 2024, 12.00pm

FREE

A Most Able Officer: Major General John Le Marchant

Paul Le Messurier reveals the little-known story of esteemed cavalry officer Major General John Le Marchant, the founder of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

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Revellers attending a Scottish dance party

Museum Late At Museum

16 January 2025, 6.30pm

£20.00

Scottish Cèilidh

Lace up your ghillies and get in some practice ahead of Burns Night at our special after-hours Cèilidh event. We'll be joined by a live Scottish country dance band and caller.

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