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AMOT was established in 1954 to aid the commemoration of Regimental and Corps history, and to support the collections and archives which tell these stories.
✨ December AMOT Newsletter arriving this week!

We’re sending it out early to beat the Christmas rush.

Expect news, stories & updates from across our regimental and corps museum community. 🎄📬

Sign up: www.armymuseums.org.uk/newsletter/
AMOT Newsletter - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
AMOT publishes monthly newsletters with information on events, job opportunities, and sector updates.
www.armymuseums.org.uk
December 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined this year’s AMOT Conference!
Great to bring together colleagues from across the Army museum network.

Miss a session? Watch the full programme on YouTube 🎬👇
www.youtube.com/@armymuseums...

More info: www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/
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December 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🗣️ The Oral History Society is now on AMOT’s Museum Resources page!

Following an insightful Coffee Break with Padmini Broomfield, explore tips on interviews, ethics & archiving to capture military stories. ☕🎙️
www.armymuseums.org.uk/museum-resou...
Museum Resources - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
This web page is a toolkit of essential resources. It provides helpful guidance, allowing museums to review and refresh their knowledge as needed.
www.armymuseums.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🔍 Succession of Titles Project: The latest document charts the Royal Artillery (current regiments).

Thanks to Dave Simons, Danielle & Emma (Royal Engineers Museum), and Siân (Royal Artillery Museum) for their invaluable work!

📄 View here: www.armymuseums.org.uk/military-res...
Military Research - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
This page is a toolkit of essential resources for military research, primarily focused on family history and ancestry. Here, you’ll find guidance to help you
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December 4, 2025 at 12:01 PM
☕ AMOT Coffee Break – Wed 3 Dec: Join Emma Norris from The Heritage Alliance to explore the work, benefits & resources of this vital heritage body.

Free booking: www.armymuseums.org.uk/amot-coffee-...
AMOT Coffee Breaks - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
The Army Museums Ogilby Trust holds a monthly online session where speakers from within the Army Museums network as well as the wider heritage sector present
www.armymuseums.org.uk
December 1, 2025 at 6:02 PM
🎉 Happy Birthday Col Robert Ogilby!
Born in 1880, he would be 145 today.
Honouring our founder and the legacy that continues to guide AMOT.
www.armymuseums.org.uk/robert-ogilby/
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 PM
✨ November Newsletter Alert! ✨
Landing this Thursday: stories, updates, and highlights from across our Army museum network. 📬
Stay in the loop – sign up here: www.armymuseums.org.uk/newsletter/
AMOT Newsletter - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
AMOT publishes monthly newsletters with information on events, job opportunities, and sector updates.
www.armymuseums.org.uk
November 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Top tips for improving your AMOT Museum Directory entry:
📍 Check your address
🖼️ Add clear, high-quality images
📝 Refresh your overview box
☎️ Update contact details
🕰️ Keep opening hours current

Send updates to the AMOT team via email — we’re happy to help.
www.armymuseums.org.uk/museum-direc...
Museum Directory - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
Please click here for a UK-wide map of museums.
www.armymuseums.org.uk
November 20, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Another 2024 Grant Project Complete 🎖️

Refreshing for a Younger Generation – Cheshire Military Museum

Our grant helped the museum create new displays & learning materials to engage school groups & families with Cheshire’s military history.

Read more 👉 www.armymuseums.org.uk/amot-2024-gr...
AMOT 2024 Grants – Cheshire Military Museum - Refreshing for a Younger Generation - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
A reflection of the success of their grant project.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Today we honour & remember those who served. AMOT continues to support the Army museums network, preserving the stories of sacrifice, service and heritage.
November 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Wed 12 Nov, 10:30am
Getting Started with Oral Histories with Padmini Broomfield, Oral History Society Trustee.

Learn how to plan, record & preserve stories that bring history to life.

Free! Book: www.armymuseums.org.uk/amot-coffee-...
AMOT Coffee Breaks - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
The Army Museums Ogilby Trust holds a monthly online session where speakers from within the Army Museums network as well as the wider heritage sector present
www.armymuseums.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
We hope you enjoyed the AMOT 2025 Conference!
🎥 Catch up on all sessions on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@armymuseums...
More info 👉 www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/
November 6, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Another 2024 Grant Project Complete
Our support helped SOFO create new interpretive & learning resources to engage younger visitors with the stories of Oxfordshire’s soldiers.

Bringing history to life for future generations 👧🪖

Read more:
🔗 www.armymuseums.org.uk/amot-2024-gr...
AMOT 2024 Grants - SOFO - Interpretation for younger audiences - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
The Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum reflects on the success of their grant project.
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October 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
👥 Vacancy Alert!
Exciting opportunity to join AMOT as our Museums & Heritage Adviser (Dec 2025 start).
Work flexibly (3 days/week, 1 in Camberley) supporting 140+ Army museums.

📩 Apply by 14 Nov — send CV + cover letter to clarinda.snowball@armymuseums.org.uk

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October 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The AMOT Monthly Newsletter is arriving today, a week early!
Full of updates, stories & highlights from across the regimental & corps museum network.
Sign up now to get it in your inbox 👇
www.armymuseums.org.uk/newsletter/
AMOT Newsletter - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
AMOT publishes monthly newsletters with information on events, job opportunities, and sector updates.
www.armymuseums.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
2024 Grant Project Complete: Films for the Future – Legacy of the Manchester Regiment

They created of two documentary films about the regiment, installed in-museum and online. This project preserves regimental stories and engages younger audiences.

More: www.armymuseums.org.uk/mot-2024-gra...
AMOT 2024 Grants – Manchester Regiment Collections - Films for the Future:the legacy of the Manchester Regiment Report - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
Michelle Hill, Curator, Tameside Museums & Galleries, reflects on the success of their grant project.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Another 2024 Grant Recipient Project Complete!

KOYLIM has completed the 324 Battery, 94th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment Memorial Project, conserving the memorial plaque.

Our grant also initiated ongoing research into the lives of those commemorated.

Read more 👉 www.armymuseums.org.uk/stories/
October 16, 2025 at 5:04 PM
It was lovely to see so many of you at the AMOT 2025 Conference!
All talks are now available on our YouTube channel 👉 www.youtube.com/@armymuseums...
We look forward to seeing you next year!
October 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Thank you to everyone for coming to our conference today. It was wonderful to speak to you all and we hope you enjoyed your day!

Please fill out the survey here 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...

And, thank you again to our sponsors Holt’s Military Banking, Towergate Insurance and PLB Studios.
October 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Thank you to everyone for coming to our conference today. It was wonderful to speak to you all and we hope you enjoyed your day!

Please fill out the survey here 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon...

And, thank you again to our sponsors Holt’s Military Banking, Towergate Insurance and PLB Studios.
October 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🚨 It’s here – the AMOT Annual Conference 2025 is THIS WEEK!
Final tickets available – book now!
www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/
September 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
📢 Just 1 week to go until the AMOT Conference!

Don’t miss our lunchtime workshop with Fran Stovold:
Using your volunteer programme to diversify your audience, 1–1.30pm
Spaces limited 👉 email jennifer.allison@armymuseums.org.uk or sign up on the day.

Book now! www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/
September 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
📢 The AMOT Monthly Newsletter arrives this Thursday!
Updates, stories & highlights from across the regimental + corps museum network.
Don’t miss out – sign up here: www.armymuseums.org.uk/newsletter/
AMOT Newsletter - Army Museums Ogilby Trust
AMOT publishes monthly newsletters with information on events, job opportunities, and sector updates.
www.armymuseums.org.uk
September 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
📅 2 weeks to go until AMOT 2025!
Meet exhibitors like YourArchive (archives & storytelling) and John Morgan (props & regimental museum support).
With thanks to our headline sponsors: Holt’s Military Banking, PLB Projects, Towergate Insurance.
More info & tickets: www.armymuseums.org.uk/conference/
September 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Get a taste of the AMOT 2025 Conference before you book!

Watch last year’s YouTube talks with insights from Dr Daren Bowyer & Sam Jolley 👉 www.youtube.com/@armymuseums...

👉 Tickets available now on our website!

With thanks to our sponsors: Holt's Military Bank, PLB Ltd., and Towergate Insurance.
September 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM