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The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeths’ Own) was formed in 2015 as a result of the amalgamation of two former cavalry Regiments, the 9th/12th Royal Lancers and the Queen’s Royal Lancers.
The origins of this famous Regiment lie in the 9th and 12th Dragoons (later Light Dragoons), which were raised in 1715 at the time of the Jacobite rebellion. The two Regiments saw action in almost all the major campaigns of the British Army since that date: the Napoleonic wars (they were converted to Lancers after Waterloo), Afghanistan, India, South Africa, and of course the First and Second World Wars. Thereafter they served in Palestine, Malaya and Aden before amalgamation in 1960 to form the 9th/12th Royal Lancers, which saw active service in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan.
The archive consists of medal rolls, photographic records, Regimental journals, histories and other documents now held by The Royal Lancers museum. You can search by name for those who served, and for images of all the medals won by members of both parent Regiments.
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Gloria King
a week agoIt is a very nice museum. I really enjoyed it. Alot to see and they have cute little resting areas with books and such for the adults and kids
Kira-Louise Rouse
4 months agoFantastic range of exhibits and artefacts on display. There were a few activities and crafts for children set up and an interactive Lego hunt. A beautiful array of paintings too. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and learnt so much.
Gina
4 weeks agoWe visited today for the first time in afew years and my girls really enjoyed themselves looking at the wide variety of exhibits
Claire Cape
4 months agoAmazing visit to the museum today. There was a fantastic Easter holiday arts and crafts session taking place. Graeme's ease and humour when making angels with my niece was the highlight of our day. Highly recommend the museum overall and Heidi and Graeme in particular.
Kathryn McFarlane
3 months agoThere is a fascinating selection of artefacts, from military memorabilia to animals to the paintings of Joseph Wright. There are areas for children, quiet areas, and helpful staff. The café was a very welcome start! Thanks.