Soldiers dog ran all the way from uk to the western front. It houses the collections of the former north staffordshire, south staffordshire and staffordshire regiments. The south staffordshire regiment in the trenches at wulverghem, belgium, 1915. The regiment saw service in the second boer war, world war i and world war ii. Mar 11, 2020 the official archive of the uk government. William charles stanton of the south staffordshire regiment unit 26th bn. The staffordshire regiment was a part of the british army from 1959 to 2007, formed when the twin regiments from north and south staffordshire were combined. The trench dug out at the staffordshire regiment museum members of the team at whittington will dress in period costume to take visitors through the recreated front lines on august 17 and 31. A night in the trenches at staffordshire regiment museum.
He and the other men from his unit, the 1st5th battalion of the north staffordshire regiment, were complying with an order from the 46th division. Will there be a truce in the trenches between the tommies and the germans. The staffordshire regiment museum is a military museum in staffordshire, england, preserving the history of the staffordshire regiment the prince of waless, its antecedent regiments and its successor regiment, the mercian regiment, from 1705 to the present. Chance for staffordshire regiment museum visitors to. The archives which are available for reference and detailed research include a wide range of books and documents relating to the regiment and a. The south staffordshire regiment was an infantry regiment of the british army, active between 1881 and 1959. South staffordshire regiment soldiers and their units. We are always disappointed when we receive negative feedback, particularly on events such as this, which are amongst the most popular that the museum run. Nov 04, 2015 staffordshire regiment museum will hold night in the trenches on november 14. Our trench system is a reconstruction of a 100 meter section of british front line trench from the first world war. Visitors to a whittington museum will get the chance to immerse themselves in the life of a world war one soldier. The staffordshire regiment was an infantry regiment of the british army, formed in 1959 by the amalgamation of the south staffordshire. Visit the staffordshire regiment museum on your trip to. It will take place under the cover of darkness, giving a feel of what the trenches were really like during the war.
The south staffordshire regiment in the trenches at wolverghem, belgium, c1915 view this. Included in the price of the trench tour, is an interactive session where adults and children will get the chance to try on period uniforms and hold weapons. Soldiers dog runs all the way from uk to the western front to be by masters side. The regiment was formed in 1959 by the amalgamation of the south staffordshire regiment and the north staffordshire regiment prince of wales, and in 2007 was amalgamated with the cheshire regiment and the worcestershire and. A museum telling the heroic tale of the staffordshire regiment from their beginnings in 1705 until the present day as the mercian regiment. Wwi education resources for teachers the great war 19141918. The staffordshire regiment museum trench tours are designed to be an informative, exciting and interactive way to learn about the great war thats suitable for all ages.
Our vision is to lead and transform information management, guarantee the survival of todays information for tomorrow and bring history to. Book an advert buy photos family announcements media pack. Uniformed members of the museums education team will take you on an exciting tour of the fantastic ww1 trench system, and describe what life was like for soldiers during the great war, complete with the sounds of sniper bullets whizzing past, the crack and rumble of german. To commemorate the beginnings of the 100 year anniversary since the start of world war one our trench system has been refurbished to include some new additional features and exhibits. A guide to the museum of the staffordshire regiment. During special events, the opening hours may be extended or varied. Both regular battalions of the south staffordshires served on the western front in 1914. The staffordshire regiment museum has occupied its present site adjacent to whittington barracks since 1963. It tells some amazing stories about staffordshire soldiers who have served in all. Our volunteer guides, dressed as wwi or wwii personnel, will take you on an educational, thoughtful and occasionally entertaining, curriculum based guided tour, of the museum and its grounds. Nov 16, 2015 passionate volunteers gathered for a trench battle reenactment at the staffordshire regiment museum in lichfield. A history of the south staffordshire regiment 17051923. Museum reveals plans to create replica trench from world war 1 in.
The staffordshire regiment museum is hosting its night in the trenches event on november 14. The commonwealth war graves commission has 1,119 recorded ww1 deaths for the 6th battalion, north staffordshire regiment. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. James nuttall was killed in the fighting, but the circumstances of his death are recorded in a story regarding a german officers sword that is now displayed at the staffordshire regiment museum. Photograph by lieutenantcolonel howard h c dent, world war one, western front, 1915. Was a north staffordshire soldier to blame for somme. Subject armyinfantrysouth staffordshire regiment, world war, 19141918regimental histories, world war, 19141918regimental historiesgreat britain, ua 652. From life in the trenches to sniffing perfume in a victorian pharmacy the staffordshire regiment museum celebrated the history of the county on staffordshire day. For example have any of the war diaries ever been transcribed from the o. Soldiers dog ran all the way from uk to the western front to. The staffordshire regiment museum will be holding a fascinating, interactive ww1 discovery day on monday february 16th. Response from steve h, attendant at the staffordshire regiment museum.
Hi all i have jeff elsons book honours and awards of the south staffordshire regiment 191418 and his war diaries index for the regiment. Curriculumbased visits staffordshire regiment museum. Follow the story of the regiment from its raising in lichfield in 1705 and its early service in the caribbean through practically every war and campaign fought by britain up to the present day. The museum is open from 10am 4pm, seven days a week, including bank holidays, with seasonal closures at christmasnew year period. Nov 15, 2016 soldiers dog runs all the way from uk to the western front to be by masters side.
Was a north staffordshire soldier to blame for somme disaster. We offer a very busy and varied calendar of events ranging from reenactments, themed displays and many many more. The museum is situated alongside whittington barracks near lichfield, the historical home of the regiment, and houses a collection of around 11,000 items. May 02, 2017 from life in the trenches to sniffing perfume in a victorian pharmacy the staffordshire regiment museum celebrated the history of the county on staffordshire day. The regiment was created in 1881 under the childers reforms by the amalgamation of the 38th 1st staffordshire regiment of foot and the 80th staffordshire volunteers regiment of foot. Gordon highlanders museum aims to build world war i trench. See details of dave coopers book a history about the 300 years of the regiment. My mothers uncle,who named her when she was born,died 6th august 1944. Apr 10, 2017 the staffordshire regiment museum trench.
View all hotels near the staffordshire regiment museum on tripadvisor. His gripping ww1 story appears in the book death pennies of the lost generation by wayne starr. The south staffordshire regiment was a line infantry regiment of the british army in existence for only 68 years. Come and join us at the staffordshire regiment museum and experience one of our. The staffordshire regiment museum is a military museum in staffordshire, england, preserving. Following the combination of the two parts of the staffordshires, the museum celebrating their mutual history was established on its present buildings in 1969. The staffordshire regiment prince of wales or simply staffords for short was an infantry regiment of the british army, part of the prince of wales division. South staffordshire regiment in the trenches at wolverghem. Life in the world war one trenches will be revisited during discovery days at the staffordshire regiment museum. Our vision is to lead and transform information management, guarantee the survival of todays information for tomorrow and bring history to life for everyone.
The staffordshire regiment museum offers a range of visits for schools and student groups. The band of the staffordshire regiment the prince of waless. Other event in lichfield, united kingdom by the staffordshire regiment museum on saturday, november 9 2019 with 585 people interested and 50 people. Come and join us at the staffordshire regiment museum and experience one of our many events which we put on throughout the year. The units traditions are carried on today by the mercian regiment. Staffordshire regiment museum the national archives. The staffordshire regiment the prince of waless is a regiment of the british army formed on 31st january 1969 by the amalgamation of the north staffordshire regiment and the south staffordshire regiment.
The staffordshire regiment museum, whittington tripadvisor. Their headquarters and museum are near lichfield, staffordshire. Regular events are world war i night in the trenches and carols in the. Documents found at the staffordshire regiment museum revealed private. This site is dedicated to the people who served queen and country in the staffords, to catch up with old friends. Take a turn in the trenches at the staffordshire regiment museum. There are also occasional closures as circumstances dictate, such as when maintenance issues arise, or when the museum is being used for filming. Sep 09, 2005 a guide to the museum of the staffordshire regiment.
Jul 25, 2015 b company, commanded by captain george leman, also came into contact with a detachment of german infantry and both sides clashed. Cooking in the trenches red, white and blue day 2014. The staffordshire regiment museum tells the story of this famous county regiment and all of its antecedents. Passionate volunteers gathered for a trench battle reenactment at the staffordshire regiment museum in lichfield. Staffordshire regiment museum discovery days bring world war. The museums chief executive bryan snelling said the trench could cost.
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