Cheshire Military Museum | Seen On Our Chester Tour
The Cheshire Military Museum - An attractive and interesting exhibition depicting the history of four famous Army Regiments connected with the County of Cheshire from 1685 to the present day .
Guiding you over three centuries, highlighting events involving the soldiers of Cheshire, this interactive and visual display brings the story to life. Educational and informative, it is well worth a visit for adults and children alike.
17th and 18th Centuries - The story starts in the late 17th Century with the raising of the Regular Army at Charles II's Restoration in 1660.
The 19th and Turn of the 20th Century - See how uniforms evolved during this period from bright reds and blues to the Khaki worn in the Boer War. Muskets also developed into rifles and swords largely became ceremonial.
World War 1 and Remembrance - The main exhibit in this room is a typical trench of The Western Front. The display cases contain personal items and captured weapons from the 'Great War for Civilisation'.
World War 2 - The Cheshire Yeomanry went to war in the Middle East with their horses and the Cavalry Division became involved in the take over of Vichy French possessions in Syria and the Lebanon.
Post War Conflicts - The Post War Conflicts room tells of the conflicts on Palestine, Korea, Cyprus, Malaya Suez and Kenya all of which involved the Soldiers of Cheshire.
