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‘‘I am a firm believer in getting all museums to make a determined and sustained effort to do their best.’’
Colonel Robert J L Ogilby DSO DL TD
Founder.
The development of Army museums in the UK is a century old tradition. Aimed at raising public understanding of the Army and what it is to be a soldier, Army museums hold a wealth of collections which chart the social, political, and economic history of Britain. These museums often began life as loose collections looked after by one person within the Regiment, and gradually formed into museums as both the museum sector changed and the Army began to recognise the value of its own heritage.
Alongside the Regimental and Corps museums, exists the Army Museums Ogilby Trust (AMOT). AMOT was established in 1954 specifically to aid the commemoration of Regimental and Corps history, and to provide support and access to collections and archives which tell these stories.
Extract from Scoping the Army Museums Sector. A full digital version is available under Resources.
Clements Report, 2006
AMOT was founded by an original endowment by Robert Ogilby, with the intention of maintaining the heritage within Army museums. Over the years, we have been fortunate to receive generous donations from other individuals and organisations, which have enabled us to continue our work as prescribed by Ogilby. One of the many ways to help us continue this work is through donations, and we are most grateful for any support we receive. If you would like to donate to AMOT, please click the donation button on the right.
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