Ashmore War Memorial
Almost every settlement in England will have a war memorial dedicated to those who have lost their lives in conflicts across the globe. Nestled in the North Dorset countryside Ashmore is no different. Located 6 miles southeast of Shaftesbury Ashmore is picturesque Dorset village. These are the Men of Ashmore
Operation Market Garden
An 80th anniversary talk by military historian Christopher Jary and battlefield guide Lt-Col James Porter in Dorchester on 27th September will tell the proud story of our local Regiments’ involvement in the Battle of Arnhem. It begins at 6.30pm and will be held at the Army Reserve Centre, Poundbury Road,
Arnhem 80
The Keep Military Museum in Dorchester will be hosting a special evening on Friday the 27th of September 2024 to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem. The event will be held at the Dorchester Army Reserve Centre and will include a drinks reception followed by a special
Kohima 80
The Keep Military Museum in Dorchester will be hosting a special evening on Monday 13th May 2024 to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Kohima. The evening will begin with a drinks reception at The Keep in Dorchester, where guests will be free to explore the museum collection. Guests
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
