Museum of the Manchester Regiment is a popular museum of the city that exhibits the rich history of the Manchester Regiment. The museum is housed in the Victorian Town Hall's ground floor in Ashton under- Lyne. Travelers willing to visit this museum can avail the nearest bus or railway stations from the city center in order to reach the Museum of the Manchester Regiment.
The collection of Museum of the Manchester Regiment features the formation of the Manchester Regiment in 1758 and its amalgamation with the King's Regiment in 1958. Various objects that reflect the rich history of the English regiments can be viewed by the tourists. One can view 5 Victoria Crosses and a large collection of medals that are displayed here. These medals and crosses were awarded to different personnel of the Regiment.
Other collection of Manchester Regiment Museum includes military equipments, uniforms, weaponry, badges, and souvenirs. These memorabilia reflects the regiment's achievements during the American
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War of Independence, World Wars, Crimea, Malaya and Palestine.Presently, the archives of the regiment are available for research purpose.
General educational programs at Museum of the Manchester Regiment are organized for HE or FE students. The museum provides courses and adult lectures and loan service. Other facilities offered at Museum of the Manchester Regiment are shops, toilets, car parking, disabled facilities, lift, interpretation through sign languages, baby changing facilities, guided tours, leaflet or brochures, pre- booking facility for large groups and lecture room.
Travelers can visit the Museum of the Manchester Regiment between 10 am to 4 pm from Monday to Saturday. The museum remains closed on Easter Monday, 2 January, 23 December and Good Friday. No admission fee is charged from the visitors for entering this museum.
Museum of the Manchester Regiment is one of the most visited sites of Manchester.
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