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Welcome to the King's Own Royal Regiment Museum's history site.


Here you'll find thousands of photographs and a huge amount of information on objects and archives in the museum's collections, as well as a complete history of the regiment and the stories of many of its soldiers. If you find this site helpful, please consider supporting our work by making a donation.

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The Regiment's history is fascinating, at times exciting and often emotional.

Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Second World War visit our 'On this day' pages.

Visit our First World War Educational Website, 'Remember', for pupils, teachers and all
interested in the war.


Contact us on kingsown@lancaster.gov.uk  We welcome your feedback.

Interested in other military museums, check out www.armymuseums.org.uk

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The museum receives no funding from the Regiment, the Army or the Ministry of Defence.  It is supported by Lancaster City Council.
The museum is a registered charity, number 272109.

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