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LANCASHIREINFANTRYMUSEUM
The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
Fulwood Barracks, Preston PR2 8AA M6 J31 or J31AOpen Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday: 10am to 4pm
FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKINGGROUPS WELCOME
Lancashire Soldiersin War & Peace
OPENING TIMES
HOW TO FIND US
SECURITY
REGIMENTAL SHOP
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday: 10am to 4pm
Lancashire Infantry Museum, Fulwood Barracks,Preston, Lancashire PR2 8AATelephone: 01772 260584Email: [email protected]: www.lancashireinfantrymuseum.org.uk
To gain admission, adult visitors will be asked to produce personal identification such as a photo ID driving licence. Fulwood Barracks has been an important military establishment since 1848 and remains so today. Security is always important, but at times there may be a need for increased vigilance. This may result in some restrictions on visitors or even alterations to opening times.
The Regimental Shop is normally open when the museum is open. See www.dukeoflancastersregimentshop.com. This is the one stop shop for The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment. Our catalogue includes everything from uniform items to leisurewear; books to bullets and fine bone china.Telephone: 01772 260591Email: [email protected]
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www.lancashireinfantrymuseum.org.uk Napoleonic Eagle captured at Salamanca 1812
THE FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUMThe Friends of the Museum support our work and enjoy lectures and social events. See website for more information.
At the Lancashire Infantry Museum you can explore the fascinating story of the Lancashire soldier in peace and war.
Come and see how the Lancashire Lad lived, worked and fought throughout the world from the founding of the Regiment by William of Orange in 1689 to the present day.
The extensive galleries, collections and archives illustratethe compelling story of some ofLancashire’s famous regiments including:
• The East Lancashire Regiment• The South Lancashire Regiment (PWV)• The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment• The Lancashire Regiment (PWV)• The Queen’s Lancashire Regiment• The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment• as well as the Militia, Rifle Volunteers, Home Guard, Territorials and Cadets.
• We offer guided tours of the museum, prior booked and for a fee. Tours can be tailored for different ages and group interests.
• Family friendly with dress-up uniforms and special trails for youngsters.
• Education sessions for all Key Stage groups available. Advance booking and small fee required.
• Wish to trace a relative who served in one of our Regiments? For a donation our researchers may be able to help.
• Archives and reserve collections available by appointment.
For more details and how to book please see our website. The Museum is a registered charity.We welcome donations towards the upkeep of the collections.
www.lancashireinfantrymuseum.org.ukEmail: [email protected]
Silver snuff box made from shell of a tortoise
found on the battlefield of Maida in 1806
The heart of the museum is the newly opened Somme Room with videos and electronic media
2/Lt Gabriel George Coury’s VC. 1916
Don’t miss the Waterloo Room!
Dress ups add fun to family visits
Relive the 19th century with colours, drums and regimental silver
Today’s regular and reserve soldiers of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
continue the proud traditionsQueen’s Lancashire Regiment badge
from the Berlin Wall
