On This Day
The 11th of August commemorates the Battle of Maldon of 991 AD, where the Norse Vikings engaged in battle with the Ealdorman of Essex, Byrhtnoth, and his Anglo-Saxon forces, near the town of Maldon in...
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The Combined Military Services Museum is proud to commemorate D-Day on the 6th of June, 79 years after the event became one of the most important military operations in British military history. Towards the end...
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Today, 25 June, is Armed Forces Day. This day takes place in the UK on the last Saturday each June. It is a way of saying thank you and showing the nation’s support to all...
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The Dunbar Medal The museum acquired the Dunbar medal as a purchase from auction in 2014. The medal was struck by parliament after Cromwell's great victory at Dunbar on 3rd September 1650 The medal engraving was...
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