The Rifleman's Museum
@riflemansmuseum.co.uk
Military Museum in Winchester, Hampshire telling the story of the Rifleman from the 18th Century through to the present day.
https://www.riflemansmuseum.co.uk
https://www.riflemansmuseum.co.uk
This week's photo #FromTheArchive shows a group of Riflemen dressed as 95th Rifles by the tomb of Sir John Moore in Corunna. The photograph was taken sometime in the 80s, but we don't have a precise date: if you're in this photo and you remember the year, let us know!
November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This week's photo #FromTheArchive shows a group of Riflemen dressed as 95th Rifles by the tomb of Sir John Moore in Corunna. The photograph was taken sometime in the 80s, but we don't have a precise date: if you're in this photo and you remember the year, let us know!
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Check out our 2025 Christmas Gifts Catalogue! With everything from Regimental accessories to jewellery and stocking fillers, there's something for everyone.
Find it here: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/christmas-2025
Find it here: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/christmas-2025
November 27, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Check out our 2025 Christmas Gifts Catalogue! With everything from Regimental accessories to jewellery and stocking fillers, there's something for everyone.
Find it here: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/christmas-2025
Find it here: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/christmas-2025
Captain John Butler, VC, DSO, was awarded the Victoria Cross in part for his actions #OnThisDay in 1914. When he was killed in action in 1916 at just 27 years old, he had already shown a lifetime’s worth of bravery. Read his full story: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/stories/butler-vc-dso
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Captain John Butler, VC, DSO, was awarded the Victoria Cross in part for his actions #OnThisDay in 1914. When he was killed in action in 1916 at just 27 years old, he had already shown a lifetime’s worth of bravery. Read his full story: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/stories/butler-vc-dso
Did you know that there have been five Royal Navy ships that carried the name 'HMS Rifleman', with the first launched in 1804? If we take the raising of the 5th/60th in 1797 as the starting point for Riflemen in the British Army, the Navy was only seven years behind in using the name!
November 25, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Did you know that there have been five Royal Navy ships that carried the name 'HMS Rifleman', with the first launched in 1804? If we take the raising of the 5th/60th in 1797 as the starting point for Riflemen in the British Army, the Navy was only seven years behind in using the name!
Good morning! We're open as usual, Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm).
We've got a couple of events left in the year, so why not check out our What's On page to make the most of it? https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/whats-on
We've got a couple of events left in the year, so why not check out our What's On page to make the most of it? https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/whats-on
November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Good morning! We're open as usual, Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm (last entry 3.30pm).
We've got a couple of events left in the year, so why not check out our What's On page to make the most of it? https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/whats-on
We've got a couple of events left in the year, so why not check out our What's On page to make the most of it? https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/whats-on
This week's photo #FromTheArchive is of 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade marching past in India, 1926.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Have a wonderful weekend!
November 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This week's photo #FromTheArchive is of 1st Battalion Rifle Brigade marching past in India, 1926.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Lieutenant (later Brigadier General) William James Montgomery-Cuninghame and Lieutenant (later Colonel) Claud Thomas Bourchier won the VC for their actions at Sebastapol #OnThisDay in 1854.
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Lieutenant (later Brigadier General) William James Montgomery-Cuninghame and Lieutenant (later Colonel) Claud Thomas Bourchier won the VC for their actions at Sebastapol #OnThisDay in 1854.
Rifleman (later Corporal) Albert Shepherd was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions #OnThisDay in 1917. As well as single-handedly capturing a gun, Shepherd took command of his company when all officers had become casualties, and led the men successfully to their last objective.
November 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Rifleman (later Corporal) Albert Shepherd was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions #OnThisDay in 1917. As well as single-handedly capturing a gun, Shepherd took command of his company when all officers had become casualties, and led the men successfully to their last objective.
We've all seen 'The Great Escape'. But how much to we really know about this legendary mass breakout of prisoners-of-war? In our final evening talk of the year, Guy Walters will challenge the myths and preconceptions of this celebrated wartime tale. 👇
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
We've all seen 'The Great Escape'. But how much to we really know about this legendary mass breakout of prisoners-of-war? In our final evening talk of the year, Guy Walters will challenge the myths and preconceptions of this celebrated wartime tale. 👇
This British bugle, stamped '9RB', was found at Monchy Le Preux in 1936 & gifted to the Museum by the Imperial War Graves Commission (now the Commonwealth War Graves Commission).
Find out more about this object in our online digital collection: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/collection/british-bugle
Find out more about this object in our online digital collection: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/collection/british-bugle
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This British bugle, stamped '9RB', was found at Monchy Le Preux in 1936 & gifted to the Museum by the Imperial War Graves Commission (now the Commonwealth War Graves Commission).
Find out more about this object in our online digital collection: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/collection/british-bugle
Find out more about this object in our online digital collection: https://riflemansmuseum.co.uk/collection/british-bugle
Good morning! We're open as usual, Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). We're looking forward to welcoming several school visits this week, so you might find groups moving through the Museum at various times!
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Good morning! We're open as usual, Monday-Saturday, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). We're looking forward to welcoming several school visits this week, so you might find groups moving through the Museum at various times!
This week's photo #FromTheArchive shows Buglers of the Light Division at Sir John Moore Barracks c. 1997. We don't have any names recorded for this photograph - if you recognise anybody (or see yourself!) please let us know!
November 14, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This week's photo #FromTheArchive shows Buglers of the Light Division at Sir John Moore Barracks c. 1997. We don't have any names recorded for this photograph - if you recognise anybody (or see yourself!) please let us know!
It's almost that time of year again...!
Our Christmas cards, with original illustrations by our very own Museum Assistant, Michael, are now available on our online shop! Send out your Christmas cards in style: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/christmas-23-c.asp
Our Christmas cards, with original illustrations by our very own Museum Assistant, Michael, are now available on our online shop! Send out your Christmas cards in style: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/christmas-23-c.asp
November 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It's almost that time of year again...!
Our Christmas cards, with original illustrations by our very own Museum Assistant, Michael, are now available on our online shop! Send out your Christmas cards in style: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/christmas-23-c.asp
Our Christmas cards, with original illustrations by our very own Museum Assistant, Michael, are now available on our online shop! Send out your Christmas cards in style: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/christmas-23-c.asp
This silver replica of the KRRC regimental badge was sent to John Tyler Tuttle, an American officer who served in KRRC in World War II, before American had officially entered the war. It is displayed along with a framed typed letter, thanking its recipient for their service.
November 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
This silver replica of the KRRC regimental badge was sent to John Tyler Tuttle, an American officer who served in KRRC in World War II, before American had officially entered the war. It is displayed along with a framed typed letter, thanking its recipient for their service.
In this photo, at the KRRC memorial in South Africa, a wreath is laid in quiet remembrance.
Today, we pause to remember the service and sacrifice of Riflemen across generations, and of all soldiers who gave their lives for the freedom and protection of others.
Lest we forget.
Today, we pause to remember the service and sacrifice of Riflemen across generations, and of all soldiers who gave their lives for the freedom and protection of others.
Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 11:04 AM
In this photo, at the KRRC memorial in South Africa, a wreath is laid in quiet remembrance.
Today, we pause to remember the service and sacrifice of Riflemen across generations, and of all soldiers who gave their lives for the freedom and protection of others.
Lest we forget.
Today, we pause to remember the service and sacrifice of Riflemen across generations, and of all soldiers who gave their lives for the freedom and protection of others.
Lest we forget.
This morning at 11am, the Museum staff will be honouring the 2-minute silence outside the front of the Museum. Visitors to the site are also invited to take part in these two minutes of silent reflection and remembrance.
November 11, 2025 at 10:03 AM
This morning at 11am, the Museum staff will be honouring the 2-minute silence outside the front of the Museum. Visitors to the site are also invited to take part in these two minutes of silent reflection and remembrance.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
This photo shows the King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial in Winchester.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
This photo shows the King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial in Winchester.
November 9, 2025 at 11:02 AM
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
This photo shows the King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial in Winchester.
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
This photo shows the King's Royal Rifle Corps War Memorial in Winchester.
As we approach Remembrance Day, our photograph #FromTheArchive shows the unveiling of the KRRC and RB memorial at Calais in 1951.
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
As we approach Remembrance Day, our photograph #FromTheArchive shows the unveiling of the KRRC and RB memorial at Calais in 1951.
Happy Halloween! 👻 We hope you have a delightfully scary weekend, and we'll be back next week as usual. We've dug out a classic #FromTheArchive for you: a Rifleman from KRRC (1936/7) with a seasonally appropriate friend.
October 31, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Happy Halloween! 👻 We hope you have a delightfully scary weekend, and we'll be back next week as usual. We've dug out a classic #FromTheArchive for you: a Rifleman from KRRC (1936/7) with a seasonally appropriate friend.
Our lovely leather wallets - Rifles & RGJ - are now back in stock! They come in a metal tin and feature a cap badge in white on the front. Inside is a pocket for coins, 5 card holder slides and 2 compartments for notes.
You can order them from our online shop: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/index.asp
You can order them from our online shop: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/index.asp
October 30, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Our lovely leather wallets - Rifles & RGJ - are now back in stock! They come in a metal tin and feature a cap badge in white on the front. Inside is a pocket for coins, 5 card holder slides and 2 compartments for notes.
You can order them from our online shop: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/index.asp
You can order them from our online shop: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/index.asp
Our newest member of staff is this adorable little pumpkin Rifleman! You can make your own to take home with you this week when you visit the Museum.
October 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Our newest member of staff is this adorable little pumpkin Rifleman! You can make your own to take home with you this week when you visit the Museum.
Good morning! We're open as usual this week, Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm).
Join us this week for our Halloween Half Term Family Fun Day on Wednesday 29th, 11am-2pm, with crafts, face painting, lucky dip, games, a themed trail, tasty treats, and more! Check out our website for more details!
Join us this week for our Halloween Half Term Family Fun Day on Wednesday 29th, 11am-2pm, with crafts, face painting, lucky dip, games, a themed trail, tasty treats, and more! Check out our website for more details!
October 27, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Good morning! We're open as usual this week, Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm).
Join us this week for our Halloween Half Term Family Fun Day on Wednesday 29th, 11am-2pm, with crafts, face painting, lucky dip, games, a themed trail, tasty treats, and more! Check out our website for more details!
Join us this week for our Halloween Half Term Family Fun Day on Wednesday 29th, 11am-2pm, with crafts, face painting, lucky dip, games, a themed trail, tasty treats, and more! Check out our website for more details!
This week's image #FromTheArchive shows exactly how we've felt a few times this week with all the rain! Lt Paul Luckhurst enjoys 'ablutions' on return from patrol, Crossmaglen c.1977.
We hope your weekend is a little drier!
We hope your weekend is a little drier!
October 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This week's image #FromTheArchive shows exactly how we've felt a few times this week with all the rain! Lt Paul Luckhurst enjoys 'ablutions' on return from patrol, Crossmaglen c.1977.
We hope your weekend is a little drier!
We hope your weekend is a little drier!
This is one of the four hooves of ‘Coal Box’, a German pony befriended by bandsmen of the 2nd Battalion, The King’s Royal Rifle Corps (2KRRC), during WWI. After Coal Box’s death, the hoof was plated and kept as a memento, and later donated to the Museum.
#militaryhistory #horse #pony
#militaryhistory #horse #pony
October 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
This is one of the four hooves of ‘Coal Box’, a German pony befriended by bandsmen of the 2nd Battalion, The King’s Royal Rifle Corps (2KRRC), during WWI. After Coal Box’s death, the hoof was plated and kept as a memento, and later donated to the Museum.
#militaryhistory #horse #pony
#militaryhistory #horse #pony
Celebrate remembrance this year without our RGJ remembrance poppy pins, available in our online store or in the Museum shop.
Buy online: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/rgj-remembrance-poppy-pin-2079-p.asp
Please note that our shop orders are dispatched once per week on a Friday!
Buy online: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/rgj-remembrance-poppy-pin-2079-p.asp
Please note that our shop orders are dispatched once per week on a Friday!
October 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Celebrate remembrance this year without our RGJ remembrance poppy pins, available in our online store or in the Museum shop.
Buy online: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/rgj-remembrance-poppy-pin-2079-p.asp
Please note that our shop orders are dispatched once per week on a Friday!
Buy online: https://shop.rgjmuseum.co.uk/rgj-remembrance-poppy-pin-2079-p.asp
Please note that our shop orders are dispatched once per week on a Friday!