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Field Marshal Lord Kitchener inspecting the 10th Bn, York and Lancaster Regiment in camp at Halton, 1914. Oil on canvas by Alexander Jamieson (1873-1937) 1914. Oil Paintings 1983-03-34
Brass trench art canister made from the bases of two 13 pdr shell cases; one with brass and copper regimental badges attached, commemorating Ypres, 1914-1917; one base forms the lid with badges of York and Lancaster Regiment, Staffordshire Regiment, Northamptonshire Regiment and Australian Commonwealth Military Forces; probably made by a soldier, 1917 (c), contains fragments of glass from Ypres Cathedral, Associated with World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Crafts 1998-04-4
Nine documents collected by Lt F G Myddelton-Gavey, 1908-1913; includes invoices and receipts and a paper advertising a performance of the play 'King John', by the New Parsee Theatrical Company of Bombay, 1912. Archives 1998-10-269
Officer's Sword, Grenadier Company, 84th Foot; blade is curved blade and spear pointed, engraved with the maker's name, Dawes, and the owner's name; gilt brass knucklebow guard with additional curved bars;gilt and crimson sword knot; scabbard is black leather with gilt brass mounts; carried by Capt Philip Entwistle. Edged Weapons 1984-06-50
Presentation Pattern 1796 Infantry Officer's sword; straight blade is decorated with bluing and etching, including the dedication to Lt Col Richard Lloyd, commander of the Goree Island Garrison, from the officers of that garrison; silver and brass gilt hilt, with a knucklebow and shell guard, bearing a crest, possibly of the Williamson family; fishskin scabbard marked with the decorator's or retailer's name, Rundell, Bridge and Rundell. Edged Weapons 1960-10-16
Infantry officer's sword, pattern 1895; blade engraved with decoration including maker's name, J R Gaunt and Son, London, royal coat of arms and serial number; guard engraved with royal cypher and crown; leather scabbard with metal chape. Edged Weapons 1963-12-45
Side drum, 1920 (c); brass; yellow painted front with decoration including royal arms painted in centre upon union flag and St George flag surmounted by gold scroll inscribed in black with regimental name, the whole above eleven gold scrolls inscribed with battle honours and to the right the maker's name, Henry Potter and Co, London; flesh hoops and drum heads whole; nine cord holes with brass cord slides and white blancoed cord and buff slides; plaited drag rope; three ball legs on upper hoop, painted yellow outside with red edge and blue worm; used by the 1st Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment. Musical Instruments 1966-01-7
Regimental cane, 2nd Bn York and Lancaster Regiment, 1890-1914 (c); polished malacca with a white metal head and ferrule; the head bears the number 84 surmounted by a union rose in a garter and the words India, Nive and Peninsular. Equipment, general 1961-12-82
Clay pipe bowl, 1890 (c); unglazed china clay body, stem missing; the rim is decorated; either side bears the badge of the York and Lancaster Regiment, including a tiger surmounted by ducal coronet, above the regiment's name and a rose. Equipment, general 1980-11-119
Report written by Captain H O Swanston, 3rd Battalion York and Lancaster Regiment, concerning the apprehension of a suspected spy, 2 May 1902, at Volksrust, Transvaal; the message carried by the spy is included with a translation, together with a note referring to the papers written by the 'collector', Fred Oliver, and a newspaper report of Oliver's suicide, 1930 (c). Archives 1995-06-28
Glass ambrotype photograph of a corporal of the 84th Foot, (c) 1860. Photographs 1997-07-68
Papers, 1888-1923, relating to Maj W C C Ash, 3rd York and Lancaster Regiment, 1890-92, Middlesex Regiment 1892-1916, Ash died of wounds, Oct 1916 (c); the collection consists of forms relating to his career, and matter on his death and burial. Archives 1993-05-159
Papers relating to RQMS A Silvester, Toronto Scottish Regiment, 1891-1964: a detailed list of the collection is available. Archives 1993-08-115
13 letters with typescript transcripts, written by Lt Alexander Horace Cyril Kearsey, 1st Bn York and Lancaster Regiment, Boer War, Jan 1900 to Mar 1902. Archives 1999-12-152
48 photographs and thirteen postcard photographs taken and collected by Lt Alexander Horace Cyril Kearsey, 1st Bn York and Lancaster Regiment, Boer War, 1900-1902 (c). Photographs 1999-12-153
108 files of manuscript notes, newspaper and magazine cuttings and ephemera relating to the British Army. Archives 1992-07-94
Wooden firescreen with the regimental badge of the 2nd Bn York and Lancaster Regiment embroidered by Capt Norman Askew, 1920 (c). Equipment, uniform 2000-02-10
Box containing mess field kitchen, 1914, used by Lt Alexander Jamieson, 10th Bn York and Lancaster Regiment 1914-1918: plywood box; one tea and one sugar tin canisters; paraffin stove; three metal saucepans; glass preserve jar; two stoneware condiment jars; two metal provision boxes; metal fire stand; metal gridiron; boiling pan; metal flour canister; metal cup; metal lid; enamel metal plate; square metal frying pan; four dinner plates; two saucers; six knives; two large knives; large knife; nine small three pronged forks; postcard of Alexander Jamieson at Halton Camp, Bucks. Equipment, general 2000-06-123
Photograph of 2/Lt Alexander Jamieson and seven other members of the 10th Bn, The York and Lancaster Regiment, Halton Camp, Buckinghamshire, 1915. Photographs 2000-06-126
Album of 86 photographs, mainly relating to regiments stationed in Cork, 1893-1897; associated with the 10th Hussars, York and Lancaster Regiment, Royal Irish Fusiliers, Royal Artillery, 12th Lancers, 17th Lancers, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Rifle Brigade, 1st Bn The Scots Guards, 1st Life Guards and The Seaforth Highlanders; photographs illustrate guard duty, columns on the march, artillery, reviews, rifle practice, a military funeral, exercises and manoeuvres. Photographs 1994-02-184
YORK AND LANCASTER REGIMENT. Hand painted and carved wooden shield shaped plaque, 1950 (c); stamped, 'MADE IN GT. BRITAIN'; associated with the York and Lancaster Regiment; carved with a Tiger and rose within a laurel wreath, a crown above, all on a striped burgundy, black and silver ground, with inscribed ribbon. Crafts 2001-02-191
72 photographs collected by Maj W C C Ash, 3rd York and Lancaster Regiment, 1890-1992 and Middlesex Regiment, 1892-1916. Photographs 1993-05-160
8 photographs showing groups of officers and men of the 1st Bn the King's Own (?), 1922-1923; subjects include named members of a cricket team and named battalion officers photographed at Shorncliffe, Kent, also at Aldershot, Hampshire and a Machine Gun Coy at Cairo, Egypt. Photographs 1995-11-330
Collection of 1701 photographs taken by Gale and Polden, Aldershot, showing British regiments and corps, including uniform, kit layouts, mascots, tattoos, portraits of monarchs and soldiers and ceremonial photographs, including the 1937 and 1953 Coronations. Photographs 1992-10-143
The 84th Regiment on parade in Athlone Barracks in open column with its officers respectively attached and marked with a cross, 1822 (c). Pen and ink drawing, artist unknown, 1822 (c); a study of the regiment standing in parade formation, from a distance, with the Colour; title inscribed below. Drawings and Watercolours 2001-05-34
The 84th Regt formed in line on some hilly ground in the neighbourhood of the town of Athlone Co Westmeath, 1822. Pen and ink drawing, artist unknown, 1822 (c); a study of the 84th Regiment standing in parade formation, from a distance, ranged over a hill, with the Colours; title inscribed below. Drawings and Watercolours 2001-05-35
4 photographs collected by Mr G Harvey, York and Lancaster Regiment, 1928-1933; subjects include companies formed up on the barrack square at the Depot, Pontefract, 1928; battalion with colours and escort; marching along a street; and a formal group, including Lt Col K P Walker. Photographs 1989-10-76
29 copy photographs, 1901-1902; taken by Tpr Cecil Westmore Landon, 21st Bn Imperial Yeomanry, with Rimington's Column, Boer War (1899-1902). Photographs 2001-06-112
Four papers relating to the court martial of 14908169 Pte W Ward, 1946-1947 (c); collected by Capt (later Col) Gordon F Maitland-Warne, The York and Lancaster Regiment, who acted for the Defence: an aide-memoire of the proceedings for a court martial, a Plea in Mitigation and two character references for Pte Ward. Archives 2001-09-40
Photograph of 3 Pln A Coy 161 (RMC) OCTU, Aldershot, Nov 1942; collected by Douglas Frederick Nicholson, later Captain of the York and Lancaster Regiment, pictured second row back, fourth from the left; the names of the group are inscribed verso. Photographs 1990-11-53
113 photographs and 56 copy photographs from nitrate negatives taken by Col Sgt J Stewart, York and Lancaster Regiment, Boer War and possibly India, 1901 (c); subjects include portraits, groups, church parade, bands, artillery, construction, transport, memrials and graves, blockhouse, pets and mascots, hospital ship, decorated arch, views, and scenes in camp. Photographs 1990-12-104
4 photographs relating to Jamaica; subjects include the band of the 84th Regiment, barracks, Up Park Camp, Governor's country house and Spring Gardens, Jamaica, West Indies, 1868-1869. Photographs 1988-04-28
Collection of military band music from around the world, collected by the late Mr Harold Leonard Sidney Plunkett, nd. Sound Recordings 2001-12-44
22 diaries (1933-1960) of Lt Col Anthony Gervase Ryshworth Hill (1914-1984) covering his military career from training with the Royal Artillery, to active service in Tunisia, Italy, Egypt, Greece and Austria (1943-1946) with 6th Bn York and Lancaster Regiment and 1/4th Hampshire Regiment, as an Intelligence Office with the British Army of the Rhine (1948-1951), posting to Sudan with 1st Bn South Lancashire Regiment (1951), and as Commanding Officer of the South Lancashire Regiment (1953-1954) and 3rd Bn Gold Coast Regiment, Ghana (1956-1959), including personal and social details but also his experiences during Operation TORCH (1943), action in Italy (1944), fighting against Greek communists at Voula (1945) and repatriation of Cassocks (1945); together with personal documents, newspaper reports and correspondence (1957-1959). Archives 2002-02-901
Photographs showing groups; portraits; views in Egypt in 1940 (c); British Empire Leave Club, Cologne; theatricals; cemetery, Tel-el-Kebir; collected by Donald Frank Lloyd, 1940-1946 (c); associated with the Egyptian War (1882) and World War Two, Middle East (1939-1945). Photographs 1987-02-18
Photograph showing the last parade of the 1st (Hallamshire) Volunteer Bn York and Lancaster Regiment under the Command of Col T E Vickers, Sheffield, 1899. Photographs 1987-02-32
Typescript and microfilmed memoirs of Ronald Patrick James Dobney, York and Lancaster Regiment, Chindits, World War Two, Far East. Archives 1986-03-101
Three photographs showing drummers wearing tiger and leopard skins presented to the Drums Victoria Barracks, Portsmouth by Maj P S Sparling, 1934. Photographs 1988-05-63
Letter, 1803; sent by a soldier in the 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot to the father of Sgt James Kaye; the letter bluntly informs the family of Sgt Kaye that he has been killed in action during the Second Maratha War, 6 May 1803. Archives 1976-10-35
Microfilmed book titled 'Soldiers Who Died in the Great War 1914-1919 Vols 9 to 20.'; published by His Majesty's Stationary Office, 1921. Archives 1986-11-26
Two sound cassettes: oral history interview with Cpl A C Jenkins, recalling his experiences in North West Europe during and after World War Two (1939-1945). Interview conducted on 4 September 1991. Sound Recordings 1991-09-7
Cap badge, York and Lancaster Regiment, nd. Badges 2002-11-496
Two copy portrait photographs: Col Thomas Geils Edward Gammel Kenny, staff officer; Lt E C G Kenny, 84th Foot, 1885-1862. Photographs 1985-09-20
650 photographs, 1939-1947; compiled by the Commando Association; associated with World War Two (1939-1945). Includes some graphic images of concentration camp victims. Photographs 1985-11-36
Papers of Sir George Augustus Wetherall (1788-1868), comprising printed memoranda and orders and correspondence (1854-1859) discussing the military situation in India and personal matters. Archives 1962-10-93
A collection of files relating to Victoria Cross winners between 1855 and 1967 compiled by the Rev Canon William Murrell Lummis MC, Rural Dean of Hingham, Norfolk, retired Captain, Suffolk Regiment; the majority of files contain biographical information and photographs of the recipients together with details of citations and war graves and where known the present ownership of individual medals. Archives 1974-07-83
Two sound cassettes: oral history interview with Brig B A Pearson DSO; Pearson gives an account of the part played by 1st Bn Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in the Battle for Crete, World War Two Middle East (1940-1943) 1941; interview conducted 30 October 1990. Sound Recordings 1990-11-4
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Gnr Douglas Aubrey Henry West, 151 Bty HAA Regiment Royal Artillery (TA), Battle for Crete, World War Two, Middle East (1940-1943), 1940-1941; interview conducted by Mark Nicholls, 17 October 1990. Sound Recordings 1990-10-55
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Pte Francis Salt, 9th Bn York and Lancaster Regiment, India and Burma, World War Two, Far East (1941-1945); interview conducted by Mark Nicholls, 7 December 1989. Sound Recordings 1989-12-29
Plunkett collection of approx 1,540 78 rpm microgroove acoustic and electrical phonodiscs, including several albums, and some 45 rpm, 33 rpm, 12 inch, 10 inch, 8 inch 7 inch discs; containing military and popular music performed by army, air-force, marine and civilian bands of Great Britain, Germany, France, Denmark and Holland, 1905 (c)- 1945. Sound Recordings 1981-10-34
Cap badge, York and Lancaster Regiment, nd; sealed pattern, sealed 1 Nov 1963. Badges 2003-03-137
Title embroidered York and Lancaster, black on khaki, nd; sealed pattern, sealed 4 Mar 1939. Badges 2003-03-253
Lapel badge worn by WO A Silvester, York and Lancaster Regiment, 1920 (c). Badges 1993-07-217
Meritorious Service Medal, 1892; awarded by the British United Order of Oddfellows; associated with WO A Sylvester, York and Lancaster Regiment and Toronto Scottish Regiment. Medals 1993-07-218
A soldier and his sweetheart. Wood statuette, carved by Douglas Nicholson (later Captain, York and Lancaster Regiment), 1940 (c); full-length figure in battle dress with his arm around a girl. Sculpture 1990-11-52
Other ranks, forage cap badge, 1914 (c); relating to the Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment); associated with World War One (1914-1918). Badges 1964-04-83
Officer's gilt metal button, 84th York and Lancaster Regiment of Foot, 1855 (c)-1881 (c); circular convex badge, with design in relief; depicts a coronet below and a rose above, surrounded by a laurel wreath. Badges 2003-07-213
Thirty eight badge, uniform and equipment items, 19th Punjabis, 19th (Punjab) Regiment of Bengal Infantry, 21st Punjabis, York and Lancaster Regiment, 1900 (c)-1918. Badges 1966-02-13
Buttons and badges associated with various regiments of the British Army and Belgian Army, 1855-1937. Badges 1967-07-28
Centre-pieces of Royal and Regimental Colours, 84th Regiment of Foot, 1793-1810 (c). Flags and Colours 1959-07-163
Mess jacket, officers', York and Lancaster Regiment, worn by Lt Col J V Hawkins, dated 1934, 1937 (c). Uniforms 1983-07-125
Collection of official press release on British Army activities during World War Two, with a few dating from the Korean War. Archives 1989-03-23
Unused soldier's pay book, envelope, and newspaper articles, 1914-1918 (c); associated with the 12th Bn York and Lancashire Regiment (Sheffield Pals), Battle of the Somme, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Archives 2004-03-25
Warrant Officers and Sergeants lanyard, sealed pattern, 1952; associated with the York and Lancaster Regiment, 1952. Uniforms 1991-08-21
Four sound cassettes, 2003; oral history interview with Capt Peter Farrant, recalling his service with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and York and Lancaster Regiment, 1944 and 1945-1946; Farrant saw service in Italy at Anzio and in India; associated with World War Two, Italy (1943-1945) and India (1945-1948). Sound Recordings 2004-03-77
Shoulder title, York and Lancaster Regiment, 1952, sealed pattern, 1952. Badges 1989-05-39
Badge, organisation, collar, 3rd Bn Volunteer York and Lancaster Regiment, 1963, sealed pattern, 1963. Badges 1989-08-171
Wine flagon, 1858 (c); silver, made by D H C H (Hands and Son), hallmarked London, 1857-1858; body is engraved with stylised flora and fauna, with an oval cartouche on both sides inscribed, 'PRESENTED/ TO/ The Officers/ 70TH NATIVE INFANTRY/ by/ The Officers/ OF HER MAJESTY'S/ 84TH REGIMNT'; with hinged lid and question mark shaped handle; associated with 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot and the Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Silver 1967-09-23
Documents relating to the service of Capt Frank Luxa, 2nd Bn York and Lancaster Regiment, with 84 Chindit Column in Burma during Operation THURSDAY, 1944; associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Archives 2004-10-103
Photograph album of 131 black and white photographic prints relating to the service of Frank Luxa, 2nd Bn York and Lancaster Regiment, with 84 Chindit Column in Burma during Operation THURSDAY, April to September 1944; associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945). Photographs 2004-10-179
Photograph album of 206 photographs compiled by Capt Bryan Thomas Churcher, The Queen's Regiment 1897-1906; associated with Australian Federation 1901, New Zealand, India, Yorkshire, group and portrait photographs of family members and officers; Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) and 3rd Bn King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry); Capt Churcher's name and regiment are inscribed on the inside cover of the album. (Album dimensions: 37 x 27.5 x 4.5 cm). Photographs 1988-09-2
'Great British Regiments', Set No 0241 of 3000, a set of 52 cap badges and 52 sterling silver medals produced by the Birmingham Mint to commemorate 52 extinct or amalgamated British Regiments, 1975; contained in mahogany presentation case. Badges 1993-02-61
'Great British Regiments', Set No 0241 of 3000, a set of 52 cap badges and 52 sterling silver medals produced by the Birmingham Mint to commemorate 52 extinct or amalgamated British Regiments, 1975; contained in mahogany presentation case. Medals 1993-02-61
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Capt Frank Luxa, 2nd Bn York and Lancaster Regiment, relating to his service with 84 Chindit Column in Burma during Operation Thursday, April to September 1944, World War Two, Far East (1941-1945); interviewed by Dr A Massie, 2 Aug 2001; with transcript; the interview is best understood when studied in conjunction with Capt Luxa's photograph album. Interview conducted on 2 August 2001. Sound Recordings 2004-12-9
Three sound cassettes: oral history interview with Capt Frank Luxa, 2nd Bn York and Lancaster Regiment, relating to his service with 84 Chindit Column in Burma during Operation Thursday, April to September 1944, World War Two, Far East (1941-1945); interviewed by Dr A Massie, 2 Aug 2001; with transcript; the interview is best understood when studied in conjunction with Capt Luxa's photograph album. Interview conducted on 2 August 2001. Archives 2004-12-9
Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1918, awarded to L/Cpl W Jowett, 9th Bn York and Lancaster Regiment; associated with World War One (1914-1918). Medals 1992-05-31
Group photograph of the officers of B Coy 4th Bn Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment), taken on 26 Jun 1916; photograph was taken at La Neuville, Corbie, prior to the Battalion's arrival in the frontline; also a photocopy of a postcard signed by officers of B Coy 4th Bn Middlesex Regiment and typescript copies of two letters; associated with the Battle of the Somme, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918). Archives 2005-02-14
Bird's eye view of the Battle of El-Teb/ February 29th 1884 [date incorrect]. Chromolithograph published by G W Bacon and Company; associated with 1st Sudan War (1884-1885). Prints 1985-12-83
Loose leaf manuscript memoir with typescript transcript, written in September 1943 by ex-WO1 W H Davies, York and Lancaster Regiment, 1894-1918; associated with World War One (1914-1918). Archives 1982-01-13
Officer's shoulder belt plate, 84th (York & Lancaster) Regiment of Foot, 1830 (c). Badges 1983-08-58
Four Bills, 1830 and 1839 and five printed Parliamentary Papers 1807-1849 relating to soldiers pensions. Archives 1982-11-42
Officer's shako plate, 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot, 1855-1861. Badges 1983-10-198
Yellow silk umbrella taken from the Palace of the King of Oudh during the Indian Mutiny by Lt G P Blake, 84th (York and Lancaster), 1857; associated with Indian Mutiny (1857-1859). Equipment, general 1960-03-33
Officer's waistbelt clasp, 2nd Vol Bn York and Lancaster Regiment, 1883-1902. Badges 1984-05-124
Officer's shoulder belt plate, 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot, 1831-1855. Badges 1984-06-26
Photocopy of Accession Book of the York & Lancaster Regimental Museum, 1980. Archives 1980-05-21
Printed card published 25 Apr 1925, detailing the services of 6th (Service) Bn York and Lancaster Regt from its formation in August 1914 to its return to Pontefract in June 1919. Archives 1980-09-14
Collection of photographs compiled by and relating to Maj Arthur Ion Fraser, DSO, 9th Hodson's Horse, 1899-1917; associated with the Battle of Cambrai, World War One, Western Front (1914-1918) 1917. Photographs 1982-07-89
Three shoulder titles and a blazer badge worn by WO1 Austin Silvester, 1920 (c)-1930 (c); associated with Toronto Scottish Regiment. Badges 1993-07-216
Three photographs of groups, officers and views of Staff College, 1880 (c). Photographs 1973-11-129
Seventy two photographs associated with the 12th (Service) Bn York and Lancaster Regiment possibly compiled by C F Kerr, 1915 (c)-1916. Photographs 1980-09-76
Printed shoulder title, York and Lancaster Regiment, sealed pattern, 1943. Badges 1994-11-218
Printed shoulder title, York and Lancaster Regiment, The Hallamshire Battalion, sealed pattern, 1943. Badges 1994-11-235
Embroidered shoulder title, The Hallamshire Bn, York and Lancaster Regiment, nd; sealed pattern, 1964. Badges 1995-01-218
Officer's shoulder chords, Queen's Royal Surrey Regiment, 1966, sealed pattern, 1966. Uniforms 1994-02-115
Memoirs, transcribed letters and some original material relating to the service of Capt Peter W S Farrant covering World War Two service with the 1st King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in Italy and at Anzio in 1944 and service in India with the 2nd York and Lancaster Regiment as an officer, 1945-1947; associated with the Anzio Landings, World War Two Italy (1943-1945) 1944 and Calcutta Riots, India (1945-1948). [CLOSED UNTIL 1 JAN 2024] Archives 2006-09-23
Badges associated with York and Lancaster Regiment, 1900 (c): cap badge, officers', pair of collar badges, officers'. Badges 1988-06-12
Photograph of a memorial to Col Richard Lloyd, 84th Regiment, killed at the passage of the Nive, at Bidart, 1813. Photographs 1977-06-32
Three buttons, other ranks', The York and Lancaster Regiment, 1956, sealed pattern, 1956. Badges 1989-02-150
Papers (1794-1810) relating to Sir George Nugent's command of 85th Regiment of Foot in Ireland and the West Indies, and appointment as Colonel of 6th Regiment of Foot (1806), covering the period 1802 to 1806 and including regimental standing orders, papers on regimental strength and supply, and inspection returns, financial accounts and regulations, and providing an insight into conditions of service in the West Indies. 113pp Archives 1968-07-176