Royal Guernsey Light Infantry & Militia Museum

Castle Cornet, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1AU

“Many men and women from Guernsey joined the British or Allied forces during the Great War (First World War). In late 1916 however it was decided that the island should send its own regiment to join the fight.
The displays begin with a scene of Guernseymen engaged in street fighting at the Battle of Cambrai in 1917. Storyboards relate how the RGLI was formed, trained and sent into action in France. Newly conserved weapons, uniforms and medals are on display, including those from the RGLI’s German opponents. Artist Brian Byron has turned the story of Guernsey in the Great War into a graphic novel, displayed below the conventional museum text at a height which children can easily read.
Visitors can see letters and listen to extracts read from the soldiers’ diaries. For those wishing to do more research, touch-screen computer terminals allow access to the museum’s collection of photographs and regimental records plus other useful online resources.
The Museum was opened by the Earl and Countess of Wessex in July 2009.”

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Opening Hours

  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Wednesday 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Thursday 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Friday 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • Saturday 10:30 AM - 04:30 PM
  • SundayClosed

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