The Guards Museum

Regimental Bands have been part of Army life for centuries. Join us in this brief exploration of the history of the Band of the Scots Guards.

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📍The Guards Museum | Thursday 4th June

On this day in 1940, Lieutenant Furness, Welsh Guards, carried out a "magnificent act of self-sacrifice against hopeless odds". Today, we share his story.

Just one week until the Major General's Review, and the Household Division have been hard at work getting ready in the lead up to the King's Birthday Parade.

The first time in history the Victoria Cross was officially presented twice, today we remember the action of this Grenadier Guardsman in the Second World War - Lance Corporal Harry Nicholls VC.

The 'soldiers battle' with a lasting legacy - let's explore this unique moment in Grenadier Guards history.

The oldest continuously serving regiment in the British Army, and the only surviving regiment to have earned this medal. Join us in exploring this unique piece of Coldstream Guards history 💂‍♀️

Today we remember the VC winning action of Captain The Lord Lyell, Scots Guards.

Today marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. From 16 years old, she held a lifetime connection to the Guards - serving first as the Grenadier Guards Regimental Colonel, and later Colonel-in-Chief to all five Regiments of Foot Guards.

Today we remember the VC winning action of Captain Liddell, Coldstream Guards.

Women have played their part in Army life long before they were able to serve in active roles. As we approach the end of Women's History Month, we are exploring stories from the Crimea - the last war where women were allowed to accompany the British Army on campaign as wives and camp followers.