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LORD LEYCESTER HOSPITAL
HIGH STREET
WARWICK
CV34 4BH
Telephone: 01926 492035
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The Queen's Own Hussars Regimental Museum
Situated in the Heart of England
and the Regiment's historical recruiting area of Warwickshire &
Worcestershire, the Regimental Museum of The Queen's Own Hussars is
located in the quiet Market Town of Warwick, and is situated on the High
Street within The Lord Leycester Hospital Building.
The Collection is displayed to
give a comprehensive history of the Regiment from its foundation in the
late seventeenth century up to the present, with emphasise on both Horse
and Tank warfare.
From the early battlefields
of Dettingen & Waterloo to the present, the history of the Regiment is
vividly recreated through the personal short stories of individuals
serving at key moments and a mixture of real artefacts, equipment,
documentation & weapons.
New displays employ the
latest in computer technology showing the Regiment in the 20th
Century, the change-over from horses to tanks, its decisive role at the
battle of El Alamein in WW2 & its global peace-keeping role to the
present.
There is a selection or
interactive displays including a state-of-the-art reconstruction of an
Afrika Korps Observation Post at the battle of El Alamein, there are
artefacts & uniforms available for handling & dressing up as well as more
educational material in family packs for both children & adults to enjoy.
The Regimental archives of
The 3rd & 7th Hussars are held at the museum and may be viewed by
appointment.

The Queen's Own Hussars Museum will re-open for the Summer of 2012 thanks entirely to
the services of a very willing band of volunteers. If you feel you can
offer us a few hours of your time on a weekly basis, and you would like
to join this band of Museum volunteers please contact the Museum or
Dick Mather by e mail. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Museum Openings for April 2012
Opening
Times : 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Admission:
Adults £4.90
Children £3.90
Concessions £4.40
Garden only £2.00
(Free to Ex members of the 3rd Hussars, 7th
Hussars, The Queen's Own Hussars, also ex and serving members of The
Queens Royal Hussars)
It is currently always best to e mail or telephone the Museum
before visiting. You will then receive up to date information of opening
hours.
Please telephone in advance
of your intended visit if travelling a long distance. Telephone: 01926 492035
Warwickshire Map
Warwick Street Map

The Regimental Museum are always looking for items of
historical interest to the Regiment, cash donations would be most welcome.


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