The Green Howards Museum, Richmond
The museum's collection spans three centuries of campaigning, travel and war. Artefacts and photographs of the Crimean War, the North-West Frontier of India, the Boer War and archive film of World War 1 form part of the vivid presentation of the Green Howards' story in both peace and war.
On display in the Harrison Room are more than 3,750 medals and decorations including eighteen Victoria Crosses and three George Crosses presented to members of the Regiment for acts of supreme courage. 15 of the Victoria Crosses and 2 of the George Crosses are on display.
Learn about the role of the "Ladies, Wives and Women of the Regiment" and find out more about the Green Howards' link with the market town of Richmond and the people of North Yorkshire and Teesside.
Interactive Video The story of the 'Western Front' in World War 1 using archive film produced by the Imperial War Museum, with touch-screen operation and CD-ROM in the Resource Centre.
Education Services A resource centre constructed for primary and secondary school parties. Teachers' packs, worksheets, videos and 'hands on' objects linked to the National Curriculum. School Parties of up to twenty can be accommodated in the Resource Centre where they can see archive film on video, play CD ROM discs and "hands on" material, all linked to the National Curriculum.
The Friends of the Green Howards Museum Join the Friends of the Green Howards Museum and enjoy the special events and facilities of the Normanby Room with its fine collection of 'Mousey' Thompson furniture.
Archives Facilities for studying archive materials and library books available by appointment. Assistance to find out more about relatives who were once Green Howards.
The Museum has a CD-ROM for easy access to the names of all members of the Regiment killed in World War I.
Contact
The Green Howards Museum
Trinity Church Square
Richmond
Yorkshire
DL10 4QN
Telephone 01748-826561
E-mail...
General Enquiries: museum@greenhowards.org.uk
Shop: shop@greenhowards.org.uk
Curator: curator@greenhowards.org.uk
Visit Website
Directions By Road:
To reach the Green Howards Museum, take any of the turnings on the main A1 that are signposted to Richmond, between Scotch Corner and Catterick. You will enter Richmond from the North, East and West on the A6108, or from the South on the A6136 (see below).
The Green Howards Museum is situated in Richmond's Market Square, in the old Trinity Church.
| Opening Hours |
Prices |
The Green Howards Museum is open 10.00 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Saturday 1st February - 23rd December. We are open on Sundays from 12.30-4.30 1st May - 31st October.
PLEASE NOTE - The museum will be closing at 3.30 on Friday 13th May but we will be open late until 8pm (last entry 7pm) on Saturday 21st May and early from 8.30am on Sunday 22nd May |
£3.50 for adults
£3.00 for concessions
£1.00 for young people 13-18
Children under 13 FREE when accompanied by an adult
For Group Visits details and pricing please contact the Museum.
School parties are charged £1.00 a head.
|
|
|
|
|
