The Green Howards
 Trinity Church Square • Richmond • Yorkshire DL10 4QN
 01748-826561 
The Green Howards Museum

     

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.