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  • National Army Museum - History of Britain's armies from the era of the Redcoat to Bosnia. Extensive collections, realistic models and reconstructions bring the soldier's story vividly to life.
  • Royal Air Force Museum - Britain's National Museum of Aviation, celebrates the story of aviation from before the Wright Brothers to the RAF of the 21st Century.
  • Imperial War Museum - The museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, from the First World War to the present day, particularly those involving Britain and the Commonwealth.
  • World Naval Base, Chatham - Chatham Royal Naval Dockyard records 400 years of Royal Naval history with 47 scheduled ancient monuments on the site which is 80 acres.
  • Newhaven Fort - Coastal Fortress built during the 1860's overloking Newhaven Harbour and Seaford Bay. Exhibitions include The Home Front 1939-45, The Royal Observer Corps, The Dieppe Raid, D.Day and Coastal Defence and an introductory film presentation. Full facilities a
  • The Tank Museum - Bovington - The Official Website of The Tank Museum, Bovington, Dorset - the Worlds Largest Collection of tanks and armoured fighting vehicles.
  • Royal Marines Museum - Dedicated to the preservation and presentation of all aspects of Royal Marines history.
  • The Royal Navy Submarine Museum - Offers you an unique learning experience aboard a World War II submarine.
  • Scotland's Secret Bunker - "Only taken off the Official Secrets list in 1993. Visit the Secret underground nuclear command bunker and discover the twilight world of the Government Cold War".
  • Firepower Museum - Museum of science, social and military history of the United Kingdom.
  • Englands Secret Nuclear Bunker - Kelvedon Hatch - The secret 'home' of central government and military commanders in the event of a nuclear attack during the Cold War.
  • The Royal Armouries - A combination of displays, dramatic interpretations, live action events and interactive technology from the Leeds, London and Portsmouth museums which comprise the National Museum of Arms and Armour.
  • Bassingbourn Tower Museum - This museum displays a large collection of artefacts relating to units of the RAF, USAAF and British Army which have operated from the airfield over the past 60 years.
  • Eden Camp, Maldon, North Yorkshire - Experience the sights, sounds and smells of those dangerous years of World War II.
  • Tangmere Military Aviation Museum - Tangmere and the Battle of Britain, secret operations, the 'Dams' raid. These and many other stories are told through the exhibits of aircraft, and personal effects uniforms housed in the museum.
  • Flagship Portsmouth - Based at the Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth, Flagship Portsmouth is responsible for three of Britain's oldest and most historic warships - Henry VII's doomed flagship Mary Rose, Nelson's flagship HMS Victory and the world's first iron battleship, HMS War
  • The National Maritime Museum - The largest maritime museum in the world covering every aspect of ships and seafaring, in peace and at war, from pre-history to today. The Museum promotes understanding of the history and future of Britain and the sea, the story of time, astronomy and nav
  • Landguard Fort - Originally built at the behest of Henry the Eighth, this fort in Felixstowe is the only fort in England to have repelled a full scale invasion attempt.
  • Liverpool Scottish Regimental Museum Trust - The last 100 years of the Liverpool Scottish Regiment, Liverpool's own kilted infantry. With weapons, uniforms, photographs and artifacts.
  • Army Museums Ogilby Trust - British Army Museums Ogilby Trust - serving the regimental and corps museums of the British Army
  • The North Weald Airfield Museum - Located on a former RAF station, its history is recorded in both world wars particularly in the defence of London.
  • British Army Museums - Grouped by subject category.
  • The Royal Naval Museum - Located in magnificent Georgian storehouses at the Historic Dockyard in Portsmouth, the museum contains a rich collection of artefacts including ship models, figureheads, swords, uniforms, medals and fine paintings.
  • REME Museum of Technology - History of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers and display of historic repair and recovery vehicle collection.
  • Admiral Blake Museum - From stone axes to World War 2 ration books, this museum exhibits a broad range of artifacts from Britain's history.
  • Museum of Coastal Defence - Weymouth - Built in 1860, the fort today contains displays depicting life in the fort, including the part played by the people of Weymouth in the Second World War.
  • USN Dunkeswell - Museum history, image gallery, newsletter, and donation information. Dunkeswell Airfield, Honiton, Devon, England.
  • Fleet Air Arm Museum - One of the world's largest aviation museums with over 90 aircraft in the collection on display including Concorde 002 (the British prototype)
  • RMP Museum - Charts the history of the Royal Military Police from the days of Elizabeth 1st to the present, as well as displays of artifacts from the 1800's to the Gulf and the Balkans. Includes hours, admissions policy, and directions to the location in West Sussex.
  • D-Day Museum - Tells the story of the invasion of Normandy by the Allied Forces in 1944. Features the Overland Embroidery. Includes events schedule, hours, rates and directions. Located in Portsmouth. [English, French, Spanish and Italian].
  • Parachute Regiment and Airborne Forces Museum - Traces the history of British Airborne Forces since their beginning in 1940 to the present day. Features weapons, equipment, dioramas and briefing models to tell the story of the many actions. Includes hours, admission rates, gift shop and location map.
  • The Museums of the King's Regiment - Features two museums, in Liverpool and Greater Manchester. Liverpool site tells the story of the Regiment from its formation in 1685 to the present day. The other museum features the Manchester Regiment from its formation in 1758 to its amalgamation in
  • Royal Dragoon Guards Museum and Regimental Association - Exhibits features the Reigment's history. Includes admission charges, hours and map directions. Located in York.
  • Royal Signals Museum - Houses exhibits from radio sets to vehicles used for military communications since the Crimean War. Includes its history, displays, services, volunteerism, and directions to Blandford Camp, Dorset.
  • Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum - Displays items from 1685 to the present day. Includes hours, admission, facilities, access, and location.
  • RAF Museum- Cosford - Houses five collections of aircraft, missiles, aero engines and motor vehicles from the early days of aviation through two world wars to the present day. Includes details of hours, admissions policy, group visits and directions.
  • Winchester's Military Museums - Profiles six museums: The King's Royal Hussars, The Royal Hampshire Regiment, The Light Infantry, The Royal Green Jackets, The Gurkhas, and The Adjutant General's Corps. Provides opening times, a calendar of events, school programs, photos, and locations.
  • Liverpool War Museum - The Walton Group has restored the historical war time bunker, and opened to the public, as a memorial to those who died to achieve it. Provides its history, hours, programs, photos, current offers, and a contact form.
  • Parham Airfield Museum - Dedicated as a tribute to the endeavors of the 390th Bomb Group, 8th U.S. Army Air Force and other Allied airmen operating from bases throughout East Angla. Includes a history of the restoration and hours. Located in Suffolk.
  • Gordon Highlanders Museum - Relives the story of one of the British Army's regiments. Collection contains items gathered over two centuries, including a display of 12 Victoria Crosses. Includes hours, fees and directions. Located in Aberdeen, Scotland.
  • Museums of The Royal Regiment of Wales - Guide to the South Wales Borderers Museum in mid-Wales and the Welch Regiment Museum in Cardiff. Includes details of the collections, admission fees, hours, events and directions.
  • 23 Post Skelmorlie - Features the monitoring post of the Royal Observer Corps. Includes a brief overview of the post and photos. Open for private visits, with arrangements, and located near the village of Skelmorlie, Ayrshire.

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