Worcestershire Regiment Museum - MRMW

13/10/2026

Join us this weekend for the next instalment in the Friends' Programme of Talks 2026...

Retired Lieutenant-Commander Digby Wall will talk through the causes, consequences and lesser known legacy of the Corfu Channel Incident, 1946.

Everyone is welcome, don't miss out!

Saturday 17th October 2026, 1:30pm for 2:00pm start.
Friends members £3, Guests £5

Lyppard Grange Community Centre, Ankerage Green, Worcester, WR4 0DZ

Lyppard Hub

05/10/2026

In recognition of Black History Month, this October we honour the life and service of John Freeman, who began his career with the Regiment at the age of 14, and ended it as a Chelsea Pensioner. His Military General Service Medal is the only known surviving awarded to a Black Drummer of the Regiment.

Listen to this week's reel for insight into the contribution of Black Soldiers.

29/09/2026

The museum recently received a collection of items via donation pertaining to Corporal Michael McGinty, 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment.

Cpl McGinty was awarded the Military Medal for action taken on the night of 6/7th of January 1945.

"Commanding a section of No. 9 Platoon under Lieutenant Walton ordered to clear the village of Thinbaung at dawn. On coming up through the village the platoon was fired on by an L.M.G. at 15 yrds range, the leading section was held up and Cpl McGinty was sent round the right and came under fire from another L.M.G. at 15 yrds range.
Cpl McGinty was leading his section and shots cut away his pullover and damaged his r***e. He opened fire on the enemy position and then rushed it with his section behind him.
Through the action Cpl McGinty showed great courage and complete disregard for his own safety...'

Along with Cpl McGinty's original medal set, the donation included a photograph of Michael and a congratulatory letter written by his Commanding Officer, Major-General T.W. Rees.

📸Copy-print photograph of Corporal M. McGinty and Congratulatory letter addressed to Cpl McGinty from Maj-Gen Rees. Credit: The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcestershire), WOSWR: 2026-10

21/09/2026

Transcribing original materials for easier access and wider use across the museum is one of the significant tasks which our volunteers undertake.

Over the last few months a volunteer from our 'Thursday Team' has been chipping away at a collection of bound Burial, Wounded and Death Ledgers.
Throughout the day, Chris translates and transcribes hundreds (if not thousands) of handwritten entries into an easily accessible format. This requires the ability to decrypt and understand multiple sets of handwriting in various states of legibility.

Burial ledgers provide a glimpse into what happened to the bodies of those killed in action during the First World War before the Imperial War Graves Commission was established to identify, bury and commemorate military casualties.

With this information, we are able to provide a more detailed and rounded picture of the lives and experiences of our WWI soldiers.

📸Death and Burials of 2nd Worc Regt, 1914-1918 and accompanying transcription. © The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcester). Death and Burials of 2nd Worc Regt, European War, 1914-1918. WOSWR: 2009-17.

All photographs digitised by the Army Museums Ogilby Trust

Army Museums Network

17/09/2026

Last Thursday our student volunteer Joe completed his last day with us at the museum before returning to university to begin his second year.

Over the summer, Joe has produced detailed work from a variety of tasks which has contributed immensely to our knowledge and collection. From digitising photograph albums spanning the 1930s and 1940s, to producing high quality research enquiries for members of the public, we are extremely grateful to Joe for all of his hard work and enthusiasm and we hope to see him again!

Take a look at our recent blog post to read about Joe's experience with us in a self-written article!

https://www.worcestershireandmercianregimentmuseum.org/volunteering-at-mrmw-experience-of-a-first-year-university-student/

Good luck at university!

I am a first-year university student at the end of my summer break, some of which I have spent volunteering at The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcester). I first got involved with the Regimental Association after producing a documentary about the 2nd Worcesters at Gheluvelt during Sixth Form via the E...

15/09/2026

We are delighted to announce that the first post-summer Friends talk will take place on Saturday, 19th September!

Hosted by Friends Secretary, Writer, and Former Diplomat, Jo Seaman, join us for an illustrated talk on the founding of the Thames River Police in the 18th Century.

As always, everyone is welcome! With thanks to Lyppard Hub for hosting once again!

Saturday 19th September, 1:30pm for 2:00pm start.
Friends £3, Guests £5
The Lyppard Hub, Ankerage Green, Worcester, WR4 0DZ

📸Stepney Historical Trust Blue Plaque for Marine Police © Jo and Mike Seaman, for The Friends of The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcester)

14/09/2026

Comforts and Crisis - Out on campaign the Regiment experienced varied and extreme conditions.
Food and drink were not easy to come by and not always safe, keeping a close eye on your equipment was essential for survival.

Take a look at our latest reel for a closer look at an 19th Century waterbottle carried during the Anglo SIkh Wars.

11/09/2026

Visit a range of historic sites and events which are often closed to the public or charge admissions fees for free this September!

From today until Sunday 20th September, Heritage Open Days Festival 2026 is officially underway! Explore historic buildings, museums and landmarks for free, with the chance to participate in talks and workshops.

Our friends at The Commandery - Worcester are participating on the 20th September to celebrate so don't miss out!



https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/free-entry-to-the-commandery.html

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/

Enjoy free entry to The Commandery for one day only! Discover Worcester's fascinating history encapsulated in one building, with walled gardens for all the family to explore.

07/09/2026

Last week our Thursday volunteers participated in some internal training to improve and develop our research enquiries!

Our First World War database, developed by our long-standing volunteer Joe, is the first place we look after receiving a research enquiry covering the period 1881-1919.

Day-to-day Joe works as the Archivist for the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum, but on Thursday kindly came into the museum to give our team of researchers a detailed training day on how to use the database to its full potential and maximise results.

Special thanks to Joe for spending the day with our volunteers and to our team for their enthusiasm throughout the day!



📸Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcester) Volunteers Database Training, 2026. © The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcester).

03/09/2026

A Historic Anniversary!

English Civil War 375 - This year our friends at The Commandery - Worcester are commemorating the 375th Anniversary of the Battle of Worcester. Over 350 years of history and legacy, where the Commandery is at the heart of the story.

Make sure to take a look!