The Rifleman's Museum
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Military Museum in Winchester, Hampshire telling the story of the Rifleman from the 18th Century through to the present day.
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This bell, from the fifth HMS Rifleman, is held in the Museum, and has its own fascinating history. Find out more on our online digital collection:
Brass Ship’s Bell of HMS Rifleman | The Rifleman's Museum
Item details: A brass ship’s bell, approximately 30cm wide at the mouth, inscribed with the text ‘RIFLEMAN 1944’ in black and red.
riflemansmuseum.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 10:02 AM
This bell, from the fifth HMS Rifleman, is held in the Museum, and has its own fascinating history. Find out more on our online digital collection:
Despite the death of their commanding officer, they managed to seize the Russian rifle pits that were their object, repulsing all attacks overnight until relieved the next day.
Explore these and many more stories of courage:
Explore these and many more stories of courage:
Stories | The Rifleman's Museum
Home > Our Collection > Stories of Courage Stories of Courage Throughout history, Riflemen have consistently demonstrated that their ethos of independence, self-discipline, and initiative fuels acts of extraordinary bravery and heroism. Dive into these captivating stories in our online collection, a...
riflemansmuseum.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Despite the death of their commanding officer, they managed to seize the Russian rifle pits that were their object, repulsing all attacks overnight until relieved the next day.
Explore these and many more stories of courage:
Explore these and many more stories of courage:
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Rifleman (later Corporal) A.E. Shepherd VC | The Rifleman's Museum
Albert Shepherd was born at Royston, near Barnsley, Yorkshire, on 11th January 1897. The son of a miner, Shepherd followed his father into the pits, working as a pony driver at New Monckton Colliery. On 4 August 1915, he enlisted in one of Lord Kitchener’s Service Battalions: the 12th Battalion, K...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Can't make it to the Museum? Don't fret, we broadcast our talks live online!
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The Real Great Escape | The Rifleman's Museum
We have all seen the movie The Great Escape. And as a result, we all think we know the story of this legendary mass breakout of prisoners-of-war from Stalag Luft III, deep in the heart of the Third Reich, in March 1944. But do we really? In this highly thought-provoking and entertaining talk, Guy Wa...
riflemansmuseum.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Can't make it to the Museum? Don't fret, we broadcast our talks live online!
Find out more & buy your tickets:
Find out more & buy your tickets:
Plus, if you're a current or former member of the armed forces or emergency services, join us for free as usual this afternoon for our monthly Models for Heroes session! Find out more:
Models For Heroes: Model-Making Session | The Rifleman's Museum
Join us at The Rifleman’s Museum on the third Monday of every month for a free, relaxed model-making session exclusively for former and serving members of the armed forces and emergency services.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Plus, if you're a current or former member of the armed forces or emergency services, join us for free as usual this afternoon for our monthly Models for Heroes session! Find out more:
Find out more about these items in our online digital collection:
Replica of King’s Royal Rifle Corps Crossbelt Badge and Letter | The Rifleman's Museum
Item details: A silver replica of the King’s Royal Rifle Corps regimental badge in a presentation case, along with a framed typed letter.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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