June |
4-6 Jun 10
10 am to 4pm |
Weekend Event |
 Soldiers
of the Queen: Life in Victoria's Army
Life in Victorian Britain was shaped by the successes and defeats of the British Army. Come learn more about this formidable fighting force. This event is in partnership with the Victorian Military Society.
Dowload Poster (pdf 789kb)
For historical background information:
Engineers
and the early Victorian Wars (1853-1880),
Corps
amalgamation and Coastal Defence (1855-1905)
The
Corps and the late Victorian Wars (1882-1902)
Engineers
in a Civic role (1820-1910) |
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July |
Sat/Sun 3-4 Jul 10
10 am to 4pm |
Weekend Event |
 Be
the Best... - 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault)
Highlighting the work of the modern Corps, we're joined this year by 23 Engineer Regiment which provides, close and general engineer support to 16 Air Assault Brigade.
Read more about 23 Engineer Regiment (Air Assault)
For historical background information see Airborne
Sappers |
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August |
7-8 Aug
10 am to 4pm |
Weekend Event |
Siege!
Science and history collide in this action packed
weekend of fun for the young and young at heart.
Learn more about catapults and castles with this
action packed weekend - The earliest combat engineers
were the masters of seige warfare even the name
'sappers' comes from a technique of seige warfare.
This event also features:
Download Poster (pdf 1.5MB)
For historical background information see
King's
Engineers and Skilled Levies (1066-1346)
Origins
of the term "Sapper"
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September |
4-5 Sep 10
10 am to 4pm |
Weekend Event |
Medway Modellers
An annual favourite. The Medway Modellers Club
hosts their annual show at the Royal Engineers Museum.
Models of all sorts will be on display both inside
and out, and some of our rooms are even turned into
small shops so you can build your own models! Its a great day out for all the family
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October |
23-24 Oct 10
10 am to 4pm |
Weekend Event |
 Lest
We Forget ...
The lessons learned from the First and Second World War are
not to be forgotten. They have shaped who we are, and with
the help of many award winning re-enactors, we will remember
them.
Also featuring 'Steps in Time' show 'William, the WW2 evacacuee' - see more at www.steps-in-time.co.uk
For historical background information see:
The Corps and the First World War and
The Corps and the Second World War |
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