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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Aug 30

This weekend is your last chance to try and find all the minifigures hiding in the museum. We are open until 5pm today with last admission at 4:30pm and we will be open from 11am tomorrow.

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Aug 8

Tomorrow is our Memorabilia Day - bring along your military history queries and we'll try to solve them.

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Jun 25

Find out more about our exhibition created by @yorkstjohn.bsky.social students and staff

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Today we open a new temporary exhibition created by students and staff from York St. | York Army Museum and Archives

Today we open a new temporary exhibition created by students and staff from York St. John University Remembering Britain's Forgotten War: the Korean War at 75, inspired by the museum's archive...

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Jun 1

Delighted to welcome Jack M. Campbell to the museum this afternoon. Fantastic turn out for this @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social concert - Sounding Bombe

Violinist playing surrounded by audience

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · May 18

Delighted to host a group visit from the Flag Institute as part of their Spring Conference here in York on #InternationalMuseumDay
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Group of people viewing a range of guidons in the museum

The Dettingen Standard - large embroidered heavy cavalry standard from the Battle of Dettingen

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · May 10

Today's the day - join us for free at 1pm or 3om for this fantastic performance

York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · May 1

Trailer just landed for Memoirs of a P.O.W. - take a sneak peek. youtu.be/jTRlqM3Ylq8

Memoirs of a P.O.W. - May 2025

YouTube video by Tim Wileman

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · May 1

Trailer just landed for Memoirs of a P.O.W. - take a sneak peek. youtu.be/jTRlqM3Ylq8

Memoirs of a P.O.W. - May 2025

YouTube video by Tim Wileman

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Apr 18

Very much looking forward to hosting this for #VEDay80 @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social @armymuseumsuk.bsky.social

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Yorkshire veterans' stories brought to life in VE Day double-bill

A writer-performer is set to bring the stories of Yorkshire veterans to life in a powerful VE Day commemoration event.

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Mar 18

It's National Lottery Open Week - that means you can visit us for free with a lottery ticket.
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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Mar 10

Exclusive - these arrived in our shop today and you can't get them anywhere else. They are the result of a collaboration between our suppliers and our shop manager. Absolute legends.

Mugs and coasters with Churchill tank design.

Mugs and coasters with Sherman Firefly tank design.

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Mar 9

Listen to women speaking about family life as part of our oral history interviews for international womens day
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Family Life - Mrs Gillian Bray | Military Histories

In this week’s interview you can listen to the memories of Mrs Gillian Bray whose father and husband both served with the 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards Royal Dragoon Guards Oral History Pr...

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Mar 1

For Women's History Month we are sharing some of our oral history interviews with women recalling memories of regimental family life. Listen via the podbean link, or wherever you get your podcasts.
yorkarmymuseum.podbean.com/e/familylife...

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Feb 26

Tickets available here:
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Art Tickets

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Feb 26

This year for VE Day 80 we'll be hosting verbatim theatre performances of two York Normandy Veterans' stories: Hank Haydock and Ken 'Smudger' Smith. Join us if you can - trailer for Hank's story below please watch.
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#DDAY80 In the Footsteps of Hank Haydock Short Film Trailer

YouTube video by Everwitch Theatre

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Feb 23

We've had a fantastic week this half-term. Today is your last chance to meet members of 20th Century Soldier Living History Group. We are open now and they are here til 4pm. Come say Hi

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Feb 22

20th Century Soldier Living History group are with us today and tomorrow - drop in to chat to them about all things Cold War.

Military jeep painted in camouflage green and black. Jeep is parked outside the museum.

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Feb 12

Lots going on at the museum this half-term 17-23 February - including our arcade inspired tank game. No need to pre-book. Just call in - we're always pleased to see you.

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Feb 1

RESEARCH SERVICE SUSPENDED: we are no longer accepting research enquiries due to a lack of volunteers. If you would like to be a voluntary researcher please contact either [email protected] or [email protected].

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Feb 1

This woolly guy from the York ice trail needed a safe place to strut his stuff. We were delighted to give him some space. No 10 on the trail - woolly rhinoceros - thanks to the York BID @visityork.bsky.social

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Jan 26

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed object handling at the museum this weekend with the help of our lovely team of volunteers. We hugely appreciate their support.

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Jan 26

Thank-you to the East Yorkshire Regiment Living History Group for their display and fantastic engagement with our visitors this weekend.

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Jan 23

If you're in town for York Residents Festival - try out our free new digital guide to the museum. The guide is available via the Bloomberg Connects app - and our lovely neighbours Fairfax House and Merchant Adventurers' Hall also have their fantastic collections on there. @visityork.bsky.social

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Jan 22

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Jan 14

This second image is an ambrotype on glass of Sergeant John Loade, 4th Dragoon Guards c.1800s in its original wooden case.

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York Army Museum @yorkarmymuseum.bsky.social · Jan 14

It’s #HeritageTreasuresDay! To celebrate we have chosen two objects from our collections that we have recently acquired.

The first image is of a leather money belt from the 1930s that was likely made during The 1st Battalion East Yorkshire Regiment’s deployment to India.

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