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(There is a £30 fee for this service)
How To Find Us
Fulwood Barracks, the home of The Lancashire Infantry Museum, is conveniently situated close to the M6 and M55 motorways, in the northern suburbs of the City of Preston.
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The Barracks lies within sight of Deepdale Stadium, the oldest football league ground in the world and the home of Preston North End FC.
NOTE FOR SATNAV USERS
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Please use the postcode PR2 8AB
This will take you to the Fulwood Barracks main gate.
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Please do NOT use postcode given in the Barracks or Museum postal address as it will take you away from the entrance.
Read our online articles about events pre-dating World War One, including:
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Shortly after the outbreak of war the 1st South Lancashires and 1st Loyals crossed to France with, respectively, the 4th and 1st Divisions of the British Expeditionary Force . . .
About The Museum
The Lancashire Infantry Museum houses one of the largest and most important Infantry Regimental collections in the country.
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The Collection
The extensive displays, archive and military history library illustrate the fascinating story of the East, South and Loyal North Lancashire Regiments and their antecedents from earliest foundation in 1689 to the achievements of the 'Lancashire Lads' of the 21st Century.
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In all no less than 120 separate units are recorded, including the 59 battalions formed by the antecedent regiments during the First World War, and all associated Militia, Rifle Volunteers, Territorials, Home Guard and Cadet units.
