PWRR & Queen's Museum

PWRR & Queen's Museum Our collections and displays tell stories of the Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment and Queen’s Regiment from their beginnings right up to today.

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We are so grateful for our amazing volunteers. They turn their hand to any task and are always cheerful. We could not...
02/06/2026



We are so grateful for our amazing volunteers. They turn their hand to any task and are always cheerful. We could not manage without them!
THANK YOU 🙏🎉

The Glorious 1st of June celebrates a Naval battle that took place during the French revolutionary war 1793-1802.⚓From t...
01/06/2026

The Glorious 1st of June celebrates a Naval battle that took place during the French revolutionary war 1793-1802.⚓
From the summer of 1793 The Queen’s served with the fleet commanded by Admiral Howe. On the 1st of June a naval attack began at 9am continuing through to the afternoon. The battle was hailed as a success with the British capturing 7 French ships. In recognition of their efforts The Queen’s were awarded a Naval Crown on their regimental colour. To this day The PWRR retains its relationship with the Royal Navy through its close links with HMS Excellent.

The Captain and Officers of HMS Excellent presented these Silver-Plated Plaques to the Depot of the Queen's Royal Regiment to commemorate the close association between HMS Excellent and the Regiment its dated 1st June 1794 to 1st June 1952.

We all know biscuits are a must for any happy workplace and PWRR & Queen's Museum we are no different, just ask our vo...
29/05/2026




We all know biscuits are a must for any happy workplace and PWRR & Queen's Museum
we are no different, just ask our volunteers!!

If you would like to join our volunteers for tea, biscuits and fun click on the link below for more information - https://pwrrqueensmuseum.co.uk/volunteer/

This piece of writing comes from the Christopher Man collection. Christopher and Cpl F Wookey were both Prisoners of Wa...
27/05/2026


This piece of writing comes from the Christopher Man collection. Christopher and Cpl F Wookey were both Prisoners of War during The Second World War held at Kobe Camp by the Japanese.
The handwritten report, details an accident that took place on 11th October 1944.
Cpl F Wookey was working in a Kobe warehouse when he was knocked unconscious by a stack of h**p. He collapsed face first injuring his face, jaw and right ankle. He was taken to a Japanese hospital for an X-ray on his ankle but failed to look at his facial injuries.
The following day Wookey was admitted to the Kobe Camp hospital where he remained till the 24th October. A Japanese doctor continued to administer treatment until late November. Unfortunately in January 1945 Wookey reports he is still unable to bite properly.

Victoria Cross Citation for L/Cpl Leonard James Keyworth VC.For most conspicuous bravery at Givenchy on the night of 25...
25/05/2026


Victoria Cross Citation for L/Cpl Leonard James Keyworth VC.

For most conspicuous bravery at Givenchy on the night of 25–26th May, 1915. After the assault on the German position by the 24th Battalion, London Regt, efforts were made by that Unit to follow up their success by a bomb attack, during the progress of which 58 men out of a total 75 became casualties. During this very fierce encounter Lance-Cpl Keyworth stood fully exposed for 2 hours on the top of the enemy's parapet, and threw about 150 bombs amongst the Germans, who were only a few yards away.
— London Gazette, 2 July 1915[1][2]

As you can see in the image Leonard was also awarded the St George medal 2nd Class (Russia) this was awarded after his death in October 1915.
Leonards sister Lillie married later in life but went on to have a son named after her brother. After the death of Lille Leonard (nephew) offered his uncles medals to the regiment.
To learn more about L/Cpl Leonard Keyworth keep your eyes peeled for future posts.

🎉 Looking for something unique to do this Bank Holiday? 🎉We're OPEN and excited to share our 'Treating the Troops' exper...
24/05/2026

🎉 Looking for something unique to do this Bank Holiday? 🎉

We're OPEN and excited to share our 'Treating the Troops' experience! 🚑📦 Explore fascinating resources and dive into our GCSE handling boxes. 🏺✨

Perfect for history buffs or anyone curious about the past. Come on in and discover something new today!

Lets celebrate with a cuppa or two...... there is always time for tea🫖
21/05/2026

Lets celebrate with a cuppa or two...... there is always time for tea🫖



Museums are no longer dusty places where silence reigns. We are places of community, inclusion, education and fun. 🎨🐯🪖...
18/05/2026


Museums are no longer dusty places where silence reigns. We are places of community, inclusion, education and fun. 🎨🐯🪖
Here we aim to be a place families want to visit, where learning is open to all and where difficult subjects can be explored.

in 1811 the Battle of Albuhera was fought, it was the bloodiest battle of the Peninsular War.This is still an importan...
16/05/2026

in 1811 the Battle of Albuhera was fought, it was the bloodiest battle of the Peninsular War.

This is still an important day in the Regimental calendar, as three of our forebear regiments (The 1st Buffs (East Kent Regiment), 2nd 31st Huntingdonshire Regiment, 1st 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot) were so dramatically involved in the battle.
Each year, as close to the anniversary as possible, officers and SNCOs gather in a circle to silently toast ‘The Immortal Memory’ to those who died at Albuhera, but also remembering all of our forebears, who have made the ultimate sacrifice throughout the PWRR’s history.

(the painting is by E. Hennike)



https://pwrrqueensmuseum.co.uk/die-hard-albuhera/

Today is International Nurses Day which falls on the same day as Florence Nightingales Birthday.It is thanks to nurses l...
12/05/2026

Today is International Nurses Day which falls on the same day as Florence Nightingales Birthday.
It is thanks to nurses like Florence and Mary Seacole that military medicine improved and continues to improve.
Thank you to all nurses both civilian and military for their continuous hard work. 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️👏

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