THE MERCIAN REGIMENT

The Mercian Regiment is the Heart of England’s Infantry and recruits from all areas of Mercia. The tales of its rich history, dating back to 1689, can be found in its five museums in Nottingham, Derby, Chester, Worcester and Staffordshire. For more information, contact RHQ Nottingham on 0115 9465415 x 5215

MUSEUM OF THE MERCIAN REGIMENT (WFR COLLECTION)

The Museum of the Mercian Regiment (WFR Collection) showcases the history of the Mercian Regiment and its antecedent regiments, The Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters (WFR) and the Sherwood Foresters. Traditionally the soldiersof the Sherwood Foresters and WFR were recruited from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire and this continues today with the current Mercian soldiers. The museum’s main office is based in Chilwell, Nottingham with its galleries in Nottingham Castle and Derby Museum. In addition to preserving the artefacts of its Regiments, the museum also offers an Enquiry Service for those carrying out research on soldiers who served in the antecedent regiments and provides Education Boxes.

Galleries

In 2018 Nottingham Castle will close to the public until 2010; during this time, look out for our mobile exhibitions which will be touring Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Mansfield Museum is our first exhibition, which is titled Remembering WW1:The Museum of the Mercian Regiment on tour and is to open 9th June 2018.

This will be followed by:

  • Chesterfield December 2018 – March 2019
  • Ilkeston June – December 2019

Education Boxes

Boxes can be booked via 0115 8762194 or . Topics available for loan include:

  • Albert Ball VC: Local Hero,
  • WW1 & Remembrance
  • WW2-The Italian Campaign
  • Century of Soldiering: a timeline study of the Infantry Regiments of Notts & Derby from 1897-2007
  • Victoria’s Soldiers: a case study of the 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment during the 1850s
  • Redcoats against Napoleon: a local history study: 45th (Nottinghamshire) Regiment in the Peninsular War

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CHESHIRE MILITARY MUSEUM

/ Come and explore over 300 years of history at the Cheshire Military Museum, Chester. Fun for all the family with activity days and events throughout the year.
Look out for our brand new Modern Armed Forces exhibition. Discover the First World War trench and what life was like for soldiers on the Western Front, sound the retreat and venture into our tiny world war two pill box. Learn where the soldiers of Cheshire have served around the world.
Open 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm), closed Wednesday November – Easter. Disabled access to all galleries. Admission charge applies.
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MERCIAN REGIMENT MUSEUM (WORCESTERSHIRE)

The Worcestershire Soldier exhibition tells the story of the men of Worcestershire's Regiments from 1694 to the present. These soldiers lived and sometimes died in the defence of the country and its interests overseas. The Gallery can be found on the 1st floor of Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Foregate Street, Worcester WR1 1DT and is open 10.30 – 16.30 from Monday to Saturday. There is no charge for admission
The museum also offers a research service and offers some military items for sale.
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STAFFORDSHIRE REGIMENT MUSEUM

/ No frills, but plenty of guts is an apt description of the bravery, tenacity and heroism of the men who have served in the Staffordshire Regiment and its antecedents over the last 300 years. The Staffordshire Regiment Museum tells the story of this famous County Regiment who now form part of The Mercian Regiment.
In addition to the museum and research facilities, we have a full scale reconstructed WWI trench system which allows you the chance to experience trench warfare on the western front for yourselves.
The museum runs school sessions for KS1- KS3, and all our sessions are delivered by uniformed tour guides.
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