#OTD 105 years ago, the Battle of the Somme began. British forces suffered 19,240 fatalities on that first day and gained just three square miles of territory. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. UBIQUE #RoyalArtillery #WW1 #lestweforget2021

With the school Summer Holidays fast approaching, I’ve added this to my ‘places to visit’ list. I wonder if their underground tunnels are lovely and cool… #daysoutwithkids #FortNelson #royalartillery

If you’re out and about in Salisbury this weekend, why not pop over to the Festival of Archeology & enjoy an open air talk? #daysoutwithkids #SalisburyMuseum #royalartillery   The Salisbury Museum This weekend! It's back! Festival of Archaeology 24-25 July at Salisbury Museum.

Did you know the RA Museum has one the finest regimental medal collections in the British Army? Behind a great many are stories of service & bravery including that of Lieutenant Wallington, the first man to be awarded the MC four times. Read more here bit.ly/3BMzvVO

LEGO Engineering on Wednesday 4th August sounds like a great activity for kids of all ages (little and big) 😁 bit.ly/REMEsummer #REMEMuseum #summerholidays #thingstodowithkids

#ThrowbackThursday At 16:00 hrs on 29th July, the Royal Horse Artillery fired a 21-gun salute as part of the 1948 Olympic Opening Ceremony. This token was issued to one of the Gunners who took part in the ceremony. #olympics2021 #royalartillery #royalhorseartillery

Just posted a video instagram.com/p/CSWMCXiD9sh/…

Popped over to Chippenham yesterday to see this a fantastic crew of people bringing the Civil War to life. They were entertaining, engaging & really knew their stuff. Thank you Sir Marmaduke Rawdon’s Regiment of Foote for your brilliant display. #ChippenhamMuseum #royalartillery

Gunner Family History - Part 1 Our Archives Gunner Family History leaflet is an incredibly useful source of information for anyone looking into their family history. Full details can be found on our website royalartillerymuseum.com/archive-3/fami… Further images in Part 2

Gunner Family History - Part 2 Our Archives Gunner Family History leaflet is an incredibly useful source of information for anyone looking into their family history. Full details can be found on our website royalartillerymuseum.com/archive-3/fami…

#wednesdaywork Amazing before and after picture of a project recently completed by one of our dedicated Collections Volunteers. Great job Dave, thank you. #volunteerwork #RoyalArtillery #ww1plaque

*SAVE THE DATE 4th & 5th SEPT 2021* The Royal Artillery Museum are excited to announce that we will be attending the Capel Military Show this year. Check out the Capel Military Show website for full details capelmilitaryshow.com/the-show/ #CapelMilitaryShow #RoyalArtillery #thingstodo

#fridayfeeling This afternoon I’ll be cataloguing a recent donation of eight porcelain figures. I think the one labelled Royal Horse Artillery 1970 looks very smart. Which one is your favourite? #royalartillery #royalhorseartillery

The Royal Artillery Museum is delighted to be part of a major national initiative for a new WW1 archives platform which launches today. Read more here: royalartillerymuseum.com/news/new-first… #theogilbymuster #ww1 #army #britisharmy #armymuseums #military #archives #digitalarchives #history

I could spend years looking through all of the amazing archive material available on this new platform. #theogiblymuster #ww1

For our December Object of the Month we wanted to share something festive with you. Follow the link below to view and read about a selection of Christmas cards & photos from the WW1 era. bit.ly/3pllJoW

For February’s Object of the Month we are delighted to share an early watercolour by artist Major John Walford DSO RA. Walford is known for the large number of images he painted of Gunners on the Western Front during the First World War. More info here bit.ly/3Ix6qAD

Our May Object of the Month features the Bhurtpore gun. It was captured by Lord Combermere and his forces at the siege of Bhurtpore in January 1826. You can read more about this historic piece and the siege of Bhurtpore here bit.ly/3LPJDB7

Just posted a photo instagram.com/p/Ce8f-hzjCiQ/…

To mark #HeritageTreasures Day and we are sharing a new Object of the Month - a Victoria Cross. This particular medal was posthumously awarded to 2nd Lieutenant George Ward Gunn in 1942. Read more about him and his heroic actions here bit.ly/3vRF4Rg