This Day In History

1809 Escaping after the Battle of Corunna, the ship carrying the Headquarters of the 59th Foot (later 2nd East Lancashires) is hit by a French shore battery and begins to sink. As the soldiers are transferring to another vessel, Sgt Major Perkins remembers the Regimental Colours and rushes back at the last minute, rescuing them moments before the ship goes down.
1900 2nd Boer War. 1st South Lancashires lead the advance across the Tugela River.
1960 After 33 months of operations against Malayan communist terrorists, 1st Loyals embarks on the troopship Nevasa at Penang, under orders for the British Army of the Rhine (BAOR) in Germany.
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 DATE EVENT
  2019
   November
16 November 2019 – 18 April 2020     

NOTE: Due to the Museum’s closure because of the Corona Virus, we regret that access to this exhibition is not currently available. We apologise for any inconvenience.
  2020
  May
Ongoing Due to the Corona Virus emergency, the Museum’s planned exhibition to mark the 80th anniversary of Dunkirk has been replaced by an on-line virtual exhibition at: 

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  June
Fri 19 Friends Study Evening.  ‘The Battle of Britain – Did it Really Save Britain?’ In the 80th anniversary year of the iconic battle which is now part of the British identity, Roger Goodwin looks behind the legend. ‘The End of the War in NW Europe’ 75 years on from VE Day, David Rogan and John Downham consider the great campaign which took the Allies from the Normandy beaches to Luneberg Heath, and the role of our Regiments in the victory. Postoned due to Corona Virus emergency, new date to be decided
  August
  September
Sat 12  Heritage Open Day. Museum open with special displays be re-enactment groups.Cancelled due to Corona Virus emergency.
Sat 26 – Fri 2 Oct Friends of the Museum annual Battlefield Tour to Gallipoli and Istanbul – Gallipoli Rose II.  Cancelled due to Corona Virus emergency.
  October
Sat late Oct TBC Waterloo Study Day. In conjunction with the Waterloo Association. Presentations on topics connected with the Napoleonic Wars (programme details to follow). Cancelled due to Corona Virus emergency.
  November
Sat 7 Memorabilia Day.  Bring your militaria for identification by our experts. At the Museum 11.00 am – 3.00 pm. Light refreshments (tea, coffee, cakes) for a small donation.
Fri 13 Friends Study Evening.  “The Crimean War”.  John Downham outlines the significant part played by our antecedent Regiments in the Crimean War.
  December
Wed 9 Friends of the Museum Annual General Meeting and Volunteers’ Lunch

 

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