From the saddle to the sky – Dorset’s connection to Christmas Truce of 1914
From The Saddle to the Sky – Dorset’s connection to Christmas Truce of 1914 A Young Historians Post. The Story On the 24th of December 1914 the soldiers across the western front hunkered down in their trenches, wondered if tomorrow they would have to pick up arms again and continue
The First Boycott- Charles Cunningham Boycott, 39th Regiment of Foot
“Boycott”- A verb and noun in the English language used to describe ‘to refuse to deal with or engage’. Many of us have heard of (and maybe participated in) boycotts- but where does the term come from, and how is it connected to The Keep Military Museum? Charles Cunningham Boycott
Sicily 80
The Keep Military Museum in Dorchester will be hosting a special evening dinner on Saturday 5th August 2023 to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Allied invasion of Sicily. The two-part talk on Operation Husky focuses on the experiences of the men of 231 (Malta) Brigade, from The Devonshire Regiment,
What’s On in June at The Keep Military Museum!
Come along to the Museum this June, with information below about the events here at The Keep this month! Let’s Build the Barracks- Half Term at The Keep Military Museum! Come along this half term and help our Victorian soldiers build the brand new barracks! Travel back to 1879 and
Easter Keep-sakes Art Competition Winners!
All of the winners from our drawing competition, the Easter Keep-sakes Trail, have now been contacted, and we’re pleased to share the winning drawings below! Each drawing is of an object on display in the Museum galleries, and was chosen by our judging panel in three age groups. Well done
Half Term at The Keep- Let’s Build the Barracks!
Come along this half term and help our Victorian soldiers build the brand new barracks! Travel back to 1879 and help Captain Jobberns build a brand new home for the Dorsetshire Regiment. This new children’s trail will guide you around our Grade II listed building, once the Depot of Dorchester’s
Keeping It Real Episode 4: Mick Jarrett
Keeping It Real Episode 4: Mick Jarrett Welcome back to Keeping It Real: The Podcast, a project by The Keep Military Museum Young Historians! This week’s episode features Mick Jarrett, who spent his career with the Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, and volunteers here at The Keep. Listen below to Mick talking
What’s On in May at The Keep Military Museum!
Come along to the Museum this May, with information below about the events we’re running this month! Please note that the Museum will be closed on Saturday 6th of May for His Majesty King Charles III coronation. We will be open as usual on Sunday 7th of May, and for
Keeping It Real Episode 3: Jean Lawson
Keeping It Real Episode 3: Jean Lawson Welcome back to Keeping It Real: The Podcast, a project by The Keep Military Museum Young Historians! This week’s episode features Jean Lawson, a research volunteer at the Museum who has been working with the Dorset Yeomanry archive. Jean talks about her research, her
Keeping It Real Episode 2: Nick Speakman
Keeping It Real Episode 2: Nick Speakman Welcome back to Keeping It Real: The Podcast, a project by The Keep Military Museum Young Historians! This week’s episode features Nick Speakman, a museum volunteer with a unique relationship to the building. As well as being a long time museum volunteer supporting
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