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The Staffordshire Regiment Museum tells the story of the Staffordshire Regiment and all its antecedents from its formation in Lichfield in 1705.

The museum collection has over 15,000 items relating the history of this truly exceptional Regiment. Last admission 3pm to allow time to view the site. The site closes at 4pm.

31/05/2026

📜Our final instalment of 'Direct from the archives' 📜
The first photograph is of a 'Bone' necklace.
Over 9000 Boer prisoners of war (POW) were transported from South Africa to India during the Second Boer War of 1899-1902 and interned in camps right across the Indian continent. The attached picture shows a bone necklace carved by a Boer prisoner of war who was initially held at Bellary POW Camp. This rare item was later acquired by a South Staffordshire soldier serving in India in 1902. Boer prisoners often carved and created items to exchange for food and supplies.

The second photo shows A 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment soldier flanked by two tall Boer prisoners of war at Ambala POW Camp in India in 1901.

We hope you enjoyed this weekends selection of information and photo's from the museums archives.
Matt will be digging for more stories and photo's again soon.
If you're family history has a North or South Staffordshire Regiment connection and you would like any research carried out, please get in touch by emailing [email protected]

31/05/2026

📜More of 'Direct from our archives' 📜
On this anniversary weekend of the Boer War,
Photograph of Blockhouse
The latter stages of the war saw the British engaged in a counter-insurgency campaign against Boer forces. This aimed to restrict Boer movements via the use of blockhouses at key road and rail intersections. These blockhouses were solid defensive fortifications usually garrisoned by seven soldiers with their own food and water supply. The attached image shows an early variant of blockhouse construction primarily using stone and consisting of multiple levels. These types of blockhouses were eventually phased due to cost and time constraints. They were replaced by a cheaper corrugated iron alternative.
More archive history later today....

30/05/2026

📜Last instalment for today, but lots more tomorrow on this Boer War anniversary special📜
A sweetheart brooch belonging to a soldier of the 1st Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment. This item was created in South Africa in 1900. Unfortunately, its previous owner remains a mystery!

30/05/2026

📜More Boer War history from our archives.📜Another instalment due at 17.00
A British Second Boer War watch fob.
Depicting a British soldier with the words ‘Wiping Something Off a Slate’, this fob was created during 1900. The phrase refers to the British avenging their past defeat in the First Anglo-Boer War of 1880-1881. It was originally used by Rudyard Kipling as part of his poem titled the ‘Absent Minded Beggar’ as part of an initiative to seek funding and support for the Second Boer War of 1899-1902. The reverse side of the fob features a list of successful battles won by the British in the first year of the war. The Battle Honours include Dundee, Elandslaagte, Kimberley, Paardeberg, and Ladysmith.

30/05/2026

🪖📜DIRECT FROM THE ARCHIVES 📜 - On the Anniversary of the Boer War, our curator and head of research, Matt Naughton has put together some fascinating information with images. Read on, and check back at 16.00 for info on a British second Boer War watch fob.
'This weekend marks the anniversary of the end of the Second Boer War; a conflict fought in South Africa from 1899-1902 by the British against the Boer Republics. Both the South Staffordshire Regiment and North Staffordshire Regiment provided various battalions to fight in this campaign, including regular, militia and volunteer forces.
Although not involved in the initial pitched battles of the South African campaign, the Stafford's played a major role in the garrison and security of cities such as Johannesburg. They were also deployed on counter-insurgency operations and spent many days tracking and chasing Boer Commandos across vast South African territory.
Conditions were exceptionally difficult with high temperatures, scarce food supplies and disease taking toll on the Stafford’s. Many of the casualties from the campaign were a result of enteric fever as opposed to combat.

28/05/2026

Last day of Half Term/Half Price Tomorrow.
Don't miss out on visiting our fascinating museum whilst this reduced price is still on offer.
Returning to the German bunker on Friday, we have our German Soldier, and also another re enactor coming as a 'Tommy'.
A Guided tour of our WW1 trench and WW2 exhibits will be available.
Some of our APC's (Armoured Personnel Carriers) will be open for you to explore.
Retro games in the gallery for this last day of half term for you to enjoy with the family.
These and all our other usual things to do.
See you tomorrow....

21/05/2026

🎉🔥 HALF TERM JUST GOT EVEN BETTER! 🔥🎉

We’re repeating our HALF TERM – HALF PRICE offer for children! That’s right… adventure, history and hands-on fun at half the price for our young explorers! 🙌

We've now even more to offer, with the return of the RAF Lichfield and Women's Land Army displays on Tuesday 26th.
AND on Friday 29th, We have a German Soldier re enactor in our German bunker. Listen and learn about their preparations, hopes and fears for their massive attack to knock the British out of the war which took place in March of 1918!!! See and touch their equipment of the period and for younger visitors aged under 100 try on some German WW1 helmets!!

🪖 Step Back in Time on one of our guided tours
On Tuesday 26th and Friday 29th, join our immersive Trench Tours and find out what life was like on the front line. Walk the trenches, hear the stories, and see history brought vividly to life.
Explore the World War two exhibits with a guide on Smart Street and experience how it might of felt during a blitz in our immersive shelter.

🎲 Retro Games in the Gallery – All Week! 🎲
Challenge your family, spark some nostalgia, and enjoy classic favourites in our gallery space. It’s history meets hands-on fun — perfect for all ages!

🎖️ Special Historical Display – Bank Holiday Monday & Tuesday
Get up close to an extraordinary display of historical uniforms, weapons and equipment. A rare chance to see authentic artefacts and discover the stories behind them.

☕ The WVS Van – Tuesday Only
Need a refreshment break? The iconic WVS Van will be open on Tuesday serving hot and cold drinks biscuits and snacks — the perfect pit stop during your visit!

✨ With half-price entry for children, special tours, interactive fun and exclusive displays, there’s never been a better time to visit.

Bring the family. Make memories. Experience history like never before.

We can’t wait to see you this half term! 🎉

15/05/2026

🎉🔥 HALF TERM JUST GOT EVEN BETTER! 🔥🎉

We’re repeating our HALF TERM – HALF PRICE offer for children! That’s right… adventure, history and hands-on fun at half the price for our young explorers! 🙌

🪖 Step Back in Time with Trench Tours
On Tuesday 26th, join our immersive Trench Tours and experience what life was like on the front line. Walk the trenches, hear the stories, and see history brought vividly to life.

🎲 Retro Games in the Gallery – All Week! 🎲
Challenge your family, spark some nostalgia, and enjoy classic favourites in our gallery space. It’s history meets hands-on fun — perfect for all ages!

🎖️ Special Historical Display – Bank Holiday Monday & Tuesday
Get up close to an extraordinary display of historical uniforms, weapons and equipment. A rare chance to see authentic artefacts and discover the stories behind them.

☕ The WVS Van – Tuesday Only
Need a refreshment break? The iconic WVS Van will be open on Tuesday serving hot and cold drinks biscuits and snacks — the perfect pit stop during your visit!

✨ With half-price entry for children, special tours, interactive fun and exclusive displays, there’s never been a better time to visit.

Bring the family. Make memories. Experience history like never before.

We can’t wait to see you this half term! 🎉

01/05/2026

This years classic car show, will be on Sunday 12th July.
The show grows every year, and is a fabulous event for enthusiasts and general puplic alike.
If you need more information about showing off your pride and joy, email [email protected].

01/05/2026

Another School half term is on the horizon.
We welcomed so many visitors with our Half Term, Half Price kids offer, we decided to do it again.
More details to follow with any added attractions we can offer over the week.

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Lichfield
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Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

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http://www.staffordshireregimentmuseum.com/

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