Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland facts for kids
The Abbot's Tower, at the far end of the lawn, home to the Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland
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| Established | 1929 |
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| Location | Alnwick, Northumberland, England |
The Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland is a special museum located inside the historic Alnwick Castle in Alnwick, Northumberland, England. It used to be called the Northumberland Fusiliers Museum. This museum tells the exciting story of a famous army regiment.
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A Look Back: Museum History
The museum first opened its doors in 1929. It was located at Fenham Barracks in Newcastle upon Tyne. Later, in 1970, the museum moved to its current home. It found a new place inside the beautiful Alnwick Castle.
What You Can See: The Museum's Collection
This museum shows the long history of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. It covers their story and the regiments before them, all the way from 1674 to today. It's a special place that helps people learn about brave soldiers.
The museum is also a registered charity. This means it's a non-profit group that helps the public. They have many interesting items on display. For example, you can see a nameplate from a steam locomotive. This train was named "Private E Sykes VC" to honor a soldier. He earned the Victoria Cross while serving with the regiment.
The Fusilier Family of Museums
The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers was formed in 1968. This happened when four different regiments joined together. Because of this, the Fusiliers Museum of Northumberland is part of a larger family. There are other Fusilier museums across the country.
- The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Museum (Royal Warwickshire) is in Warwick.
- The Fusilier Museum (Lancashire) is located in Bury.
- The Fusiliers Museum (London) can be found at the famous Tower of London.
Brave Heroes: Victoria Crosses
The Victoria Cross (VC) is the highest award for bravery in the British armed forces. It is given for extreme courage in the face of the enemy. The museum proudly holds the Victoria Crosses awarded to these brave members of the regiment:
- Sergeant Robert Grant from the 5th Regiment of Foot. He earned his VC during the Indian Rebellion.
- Second Lieutenant James Johnson from the 2nd Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. He received his VC during the First World War.
- Private Patrick McHale from the 5th Regiment of Foot. He also earned his VC during the Indian Rebellion.
- Sergeant Peter McManus from the 5th Regiment of Foot. He was awarded his VC during the Indian Rebellion.
- Private Ernest Sykes from the 27th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers. He earned his VC during the First World War.
See also
- Royal Northumberland Fusiliers
