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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Ever wondered about the stories behind old trophies? 🏆 This #WorldAnimalDay, we're spotlighting a lion from a 1926 Shooting Award. Captain ES Bingham MC led the winning team! He was a WW1 hero and later taught at the Army Sniping School. 🦁 #HistoryNugget #pwrr #militaryhistory

Silver medal with a walking lion and 'Army Rifle Association'; reverse engraved '1926 The Small Arms Cup' and winner names.

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🍂 Looking for a fun autumn adventure? Come meet Sidney Seagull Junior and dive into our Word Puzzle family trail! 🧩 #pwrr #dovercastle @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

At The PWRR & Queen’s Regiment Museum we do offer assistance to academics and members of the public with research enquiries. We can arrange access to items in our collection, answer questions about our regimental history, traditions and much more. info@pwrrqueensmuseum.co.uk

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#Onthisday in 1992 Princess Diana was appointed col in Chief and Queen Margarethe II of Denmark was appointed Allied Colonel in Chief of the PWRR #museumarchive #pwrr #militaryhistory #visualhistory #militarytradition

two colour photographs one of Princess Diana in a mint skirt suit and large brimmed hat, and one of Queen Margarethe II of Denmark in a red long sleeved shirt.

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

#ReadABookDay We’re always diving into books at the museum, whether it’s for research or just for fun. What’s the last awesome book you read? 📚 #pwrr #books #reading #museumarchive #museumlife

image of a full bookshelf and around the edges 3 different images of open and closed books

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today is #WorldLetterWritingDay In the archive we have a lot of examples of letters written from the frontline to those at home. But we wondered do people still write letters now??✉️ The letter in image was sent from Jim Butcher to his mother in 1917. #LetterWritingDay #pwrr #EYA #letterwriting

Folded 1917 handwritten letter in cursive beginning "My dear Mother", with postal postmark and a red one‑penny stamp.

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Would you #volunteer at The PWRR & Queen's, Dover Castle?

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

May 2027 will mark the #40th anniversary of the museums opening. And in line with #worldphotographyday we would love to see some of your images from your visits to the museum over the years. Please share in the comments below … #pwrr #queen #museumarchive

Elderly woman (the late Queen Mother) in yellow dress and hat holding a rope, escorted by a man in a brown suit at a roped exhibit.

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

#VJDay today marks Victory in Japan Day. We wanted to share a story of one soldiers overcoming some of the harshest conditions experienced during the Second World War. To find out more head over to our insta page

pencil drawing of the Lisbon Maru a ship that sank while transporting POWs

image of a railway track running along a cliff face - nicknamed the death railway

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

#wednesdaywisdom Regimental badges are an important aspect of a regiments history and identity. We will explore this over the next few weeks by sharing the origin story of each aspect of our cap badge. Do you know what each aspect represents? #pwrr #militarytradition #dragons

military badge/ emblem for PWRR. includes feathers, a crown, a dragon and a rose.

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Today is #Playday2026 www.playday.org.uk @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social we want everyone to enjoy the space and activities provided. What’s on this August - 10th Bookmark Characters 17th Camo Helmets 8th and 24th Medal making 31st victory bunting Family trail Lotta & Lola

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

its not only #throwbackthursday here @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social it is also the start of The Common Wealth Games!!! 🥇 So we wanted to share some images from our archive of soldiers competing in a variety of sports

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Help Dovers local community and join the Dover Lotto🚀 Every ticket helps and at only £1 each its cheaper than a coffee☕ www.doverlotto.com/support/pwrr-and…

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

📢 We’re hosting the Lotta and Lola Museum Trail this summer holiday! Explore @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social with this free spotter trail and help Lotta and Lola collect kind and useful-ish words hiding around the museum. @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social @artfund.bsky.social

Lotta & Lola Museum Trail poster: two illustrated girls whispering on orange background with book "Pudding NOW please".

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

July is Mascot Mayhem @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social so come along and create an origami Tara tiger, take home your very own Peter the Sheep or choose a mascot mask to decorate and wear. #pwrr #familyfun #daysoutwithkids #dovercastle #daysoutinkent

'Mascot Mayhem' July museum poster with tiger illustrations, paw prints and events: mascot masks, Tiger Trail, origami tigers, 'Peter Sheep' craft.

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

In 1992 the Royal Hampshire Regiment amalgamated with the Queen's Regiment to form the PWRR, which carries the traditions, Freedoms and Battle Honours of the Royal Hampshire Regiment. Thanks to these loan items from the @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social we are able to tell their story #hampshireregiment

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Join us for Armed Forces day🇬🇧 on Saturday 27th June @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social for a FREE craft event 1-3pm. #pwrr #armedforcesday #daysoutinkent

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

🎉 It's Father's Day, and there's no better way to celebrate than at Dover Castle and PWRR & Queen's Museum! 🏰✨Enjoy the WW2 weekend with exciting reenactments and displays that bring history to life. Plus, the kids will love the 'Tiger Trail' and craft activities

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Would you like to join our volunteers and be part of our outreach team helping organise and run events like these? pwrrqueensmuseum.co.uk/volunteer #pwrr #volunteer #outreach #museumlife

Hands folding colorful craft paper; below, smiling children in a circle on grass; child in camo helmet giving thumbs up

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

#internationaldayofplay A quick look at what we have done this year- Satsuma Surgery, Fancy Dress, family trails, paper crafts and much more. Would you like to join our volunteers and be part of our outreach team helping organise and run events like these? pwrrqueensmuseum.co.uk/volunteer

WWI-era uniform and helmets displayed with a hooded cloth gas mask and museum information signs.

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

#wednesdaywisdom We are so grateful for our amazing volunteers. They turn their hand to any task and are always cheerful. We could not manage without them! THANK YOU 🙏🎉

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

#fridayfunday #NationalBiscuitDay We all know biscuits are a must for any happy workplace and @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social we are no different, just ask our volunteers!!

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

We're OPEN and excited to share our 'Treating the Troops' experience! 🚑📦 Explore fascinating resources and dive into our GCSE handling boxes. 🏺✨ Perfect for history buffs or anyone curious about the past. Come on in and discover something new today! #pwrr #dovercastle #bankholiday

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

#Didyouknow On the evening of 4th May every year Danish houses place lit candles in their windows to recognise Liberation Day. The lit candles symbolise the removal of blackout curtains after Denmarks liberation from German occupation. (May 5th marks the official day of liberation.) #pwrr

Union Jack over a yellow tiger crest and title for the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment and Queen's Regiment Museum.

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Can you spare 2 minutes to nominate us?🐯👍 Every nomination counts. Thank you movementforgood.com/draws/1000?cn=1…

Adult hand and small paw with a heart; appeal requesting a £1,000 nomination, with Movement for Good and Benefact Group logos.

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

If you have an interest in history and can spare a few hours you might be the perfect volunteer for our Outreach programme, working with families, schools and local groups. To find out more drop us a line... #pwrr #kidsinmuseums #militarymedicine #daysoutwithkids #volunteer #museumlife

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

#snapshotsaturday #EYA #PetDay We are definitely pet people here at the @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social and it appears from our archive so are many of our soldiers. These images from our archive, belonged to Lt Col Lancelot Henry Soames - can you spot the dog hiding? #pwrr

Young man in a military uniform stands in an ivy-covered doorway holding two seated dogs.

Ornate wooden lattice footbridge spanning a wooded ravine, surrounded by trees and dense foliage.

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Make the most of the Easter Holiday’s 🐣and join us at the PWRR & Queen's Museum for family trails and crafts. Save money by becoming a friend of the museum, this gives you reduced entry and access to exclusive events. #pwrr #daysoutwithkids #familyfun #daysoutinkent

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

The clocks go forward and here @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social we move to Summer hours - 10-5 every day. Allowing even more time for you to take part in trails, crafts and try your hand at target practice!! #pwrr #summertime #familyfun

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Today is #GlobalRecyclingDay and here at The PWRR & Queen’s Museum we aim to reduce our impact on the environment where we can. That includes within our family activity sessions where we try to be as sustainable as possible, with the ethos of ‘reuse, reduce, recycle’. #pwrr #daysoutinkent

Easter what's on poster
includes images of colourful easter egg decorations, flowers, cartoon sheep and medal with a paw print.
Easter Egg decorating - March 28th and April 4th
Make your own Mascot - April 13th
Medal making - march 14th

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

#IWD2026 - Today is International Women's Day (IWD) and the IWD are celebrating 115 years. Sadly many of the issues from 1911 are still impacting women's advancement today But that does not mean we shouldn't celebrate women's achievements and continue to raise awareness about discrimination.

written in white on a purple shaded background are the words 'Happy International Women's Day. #GiveToGain . #IWD2026'

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

#ThrowBackThursday Today is #worldbookday and while parents everywhere are scrambling for fancy dress we wondered, What is your favourite book from childhood? or What is your favourite book to read to your children or grand children? #pwrr #familyfun

Two children enjoy reading a book together in a dimly lit, cozy tent setting.

Assorted secondhand market stall items including books, toys, and crafts.

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

#onthisday in 1961 The Queen’s Own Buffs, The Royal Kent Regiment were formed at Shorncliffe, Folkestone. It was an amalgamation of the Buff’s (Royal East Kent Regiment) and the Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment. #pwrr #militaryhistory #britisharmedforces

Military color presentation: an officer kneels as another offers the flag, while dignitaries and troops watch.

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Bernard Bear is our newest exchange Volunteer thanks to the amazing people over at The Battle Of Britain Memorial Why not join us and Bernard and volunteer at the museum? #volunteer #battleofbritain #teddybear #pwrr

stuffed teddy bear in vintage RAF pilot uniform sat next to a photograph showing the bear piloting a plane

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

It's Half Term and at the museum we have trails and craft activities to keep you busy. The Castle site has lots to offer so why not make a day of it! #pwrr #dovercastle #familyfun

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

#ValentinesDay These beautiful Valentines cards were sent home to girlfriends and wives. Illustrating the importance of maintaining a connection while serving abroad. #pwrr #britisharmedforces

'yours alone' black and white flower design card with poem

floral embroidered card 'To my dear wife'.

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University of Exeter Special Collections @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Wishing all a happy #ValentinesDay tomorrow! Roses are red, Archives are * beige (*often!), And they're here to explore, To excite and engage. For love isn't just romance, That much is true, You can also love archives, They're all here for you! Fall in love today! ➡️ libguides.exeter.ac.uk/archives

Collage of 27 images of archives held at the University of Exeter Special Collections, displayed in a heart shape against a red starry background.

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

It's the #WinterOlympics in Italy 2026, we're sure you are enjoying the events so far. We didn't want to feel left out so we uncovered this fabulous image from the archive. Can you recognise any of the very young looking skiers? #sundayfunday #pwrr

A group of skiers in red outfits and blue hats stand on a snowy mountain slope, with snow-covered peaks visible in the background.

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Today is #mondaymakes and the start of #nationalstorytellingweek Stories are an important way for history to be shared so we wanted to ask you to create your own story of a trip to the castle and museum - what might you hear, see or feel when you visit the museum site? #pwrr #kidsinmuseums

black and white image of Dover Castle from a periodical

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

#photofriday perfect time for the #BigGardenBirdWatch We are lucky at The PWRR & Queen's Museum to have these beautiful birds visit us from time to time at Dover Castle so don't miss out on the #RSPB count. #pwrr #birdwatch

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PWRR Queen's Museum @pwrrqueensmuseum.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

#Weaponwednesday During our winter clean we found this interesting item in our stores. Can you guess what it is? #pwrr #militaryhistory #dovercastle #museumstores

circular metal tube laid on top of a detailed leather item

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