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The Victorian Military Society promotes interest in all aspects of Victorian & Edwardian military history. Tweets by Andrew Smith, Chairman & Journal Editor.
Have you bought your ticket yet for the Victorian Military Society conference at @NAM_London on Sat 6th Sept? The day features talks on the Crimean War. Speakers include maritime historian Professor Andrew Lambert & NAM's art curator Susan Ward. Details at victorianmilitary.org
Copies of the summer issue of our journal SOTQ are dropping onto VMS members' doormats this week. If you're not a member of the VMS, this is what you're missing out on! If you're interested in Victorian & Edwardian #military history, subscribe now at victorianmilitary.org
Copies of the summer issue of our journal SOTQ are dropping onto VMS members' doormats this week. If you're not a member of the VMS, this is what you're missing out on! If you're interested in Victorian & Edwardian #military history, subscribe now at victorianmilitary.org
The Storming of Tel el Kebir, 13 September 1882 - Alphonse de Neuville (1883)
LOST, STOLEN & WANTED Medals (Cpl) J. McLELLAND Queen South Africa Medal Any information to the whereabouts of the medal please contact: New Zealand Police - crime ref: 100610/9585 or [email protected]
King George V and his physically similar cousin Tsar Nicholas II in German military uniforms in 1913.
HM The King and Captain General of the Royal Marines, meets members of our Band Service at the Deal Memorial Bandstand during a visit to the former home of the RM Depot and RM School of Music. The Globe & Laurel will bring readers the full story in an upcoming edition.
Bang x 41 = Happy Birthday to Her Majesty The Queen! 👸👑🐎🎂 The salute was fired in traditional fashion on FWW era Guns by @KingsTroopRHA from Green Park at midday. @BritishArmy @RoyalFamily
We’re proud to share that the London Square x Chelsea Pensioners Garden, first unveiled at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show, has now been officially relocated to its permanent home within the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. 🌸🍃 Created as a celebration of service,…
Men of the 72nd Highlanders who served in the Crimean War (c.1856)
RIFLEMEN FORM by Lord Alfred Tennyson THERE is a sound of thunder afar, Storm in the South that darkens the day! Storm of battle and thunder of war! Well if it do not roll our way. Storm, Storm, Riflemen form! Ready, be ready against the storm! Riflemen, Riflemen, Riflemen form!…
Don't forget our VMS conference at the NAM on Sat 6 Sept which includes a talk on the Myth & Reality exhibition as well as guest lectures on the Crimean War 1854-56 to mark the launch of our new Crimea study group. Booking details at victorianmilitary.org
Our latest exhibition, Myth & Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria, is prominently featured in the newest edition of Sloane Square Magazine. Read their in depth analysis here: bit.ly/44otnDM The exhibition runs until November 2026 and admission is free!
Victorian Soldier Spotlight 📅 Saturday 19 July, 10am - 5pm Join us for a full day of talks, activities, and living history as we celebrate the opening of our new exhibition 🔗 Full schedule: bit.ly/4ksEro4 🎥 Latest video on the exhibition: bit.ly/4ktOKIi
“General Gordon’s Last Stand” (1885) George William Joy (c.1893)
16 July 1932, Field Marshal Herbert Plumer died (aged 75). Having served in the army since 1876, he was one of the ablest British commanders in #WW1, winning an overwhelming victory at Battle of Messines in 1917. Renowned as a meticulous planner & held in high regard by his men.
mutinyreflections.wordpress.com/2022/07/14/the… This is an older article I wrote for the anniversary of the Bibighar where, 168 years ago, a dreadful deed was committed. "Remember Cawnpore" would echo through the coming times with terrible consequences.
Exciting things are happening at HorsePower! 🥳 Today we're getting the museum panels installed, ready to re-open soon! Watch this space for an update on when we can welcome you back to HorsePower. 🐎
On 10 January 1910 a saluting Lord Kitchener (centre) unveils a Memorial at Bathurst, New South Wales, dedicated to local men who died in the Boer War. #History
#MusicMonday – recruiting band of the South Wales Borderers attempting to drum up interest in the regiment, Lampeter during #WW1. As an added lure to prospective recruits, they have John Williams VC, awarded the VC for his part in the Defence of Rorke’s Drift, with them.
Another talk at the National Army Museum. This one is 15.00 on 19th July & about the The Battle of Omdurman, 2 September 1898. What a dramatic story it is - and you Great War enthusiasts will recognise most of the protagonists! Book your ticket today! nam.ac.uk/whats-on/battl…