Last week my youngest daughter had a day off school (teacher training day) so I took her to the Royal Engineers Museum in Chatham. I've been here several times over the years but they have made a few changes since I was last here. The Museum has some new exhibits (a V2 Rocket for starters!) and currently has a special exhibition to coincide with the WWI centenary commemorations. I took a few photo's and here is a small selection of my favourites from the day.
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| The concept of fake tanks was first employed in WW1 |
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| The 'Rorkes Drift' collection |
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| My daughter gets to grips with Morse Code |
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| German WWI Trench Mortar |
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| A German Mauser Anti-Tank Rifle |
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| An assortment of Trench items including wire cutters. |
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| A sophisticated gas mask... not generally issued to all troops! |
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| This army biscuit was so tough it was posted home and arrived undamaged |
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| A selection of typical mines from the Western Desert |
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| And the answer, electronic mine detection. A very dangerous job because the user cold only operate the equipment while standing up. |
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| The V2 Rocket |
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| The Unwilling Recruit - I must have the only child in the country that doesn't like dressing up! |
A great day out and an interesting museum well worth a visit if you are in the area.
She does not look impressed in the last photo. Nice look at the exhibits. Local museum to me and I don't go as often as I might. Oh well. Thanks for updating me.
ReplyDeleteThat last photograph is priceless Lee - you mean Dad! :D In all seriousness this looks like a little gem of a museum.
ReplyDeleteAs usual, I like museum visits and as usual I'm envious of all the interesting museums you have
ReplyDeleteI used to pass that museum on my way to my hotel at least twice a month for 4+ years but never got round to going in!!
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I haven't been to the RE Museum for some years ... and it looks as though they have made quite a few changes since I last went. I have now added it to my 'must see soon' list.
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Bob
Love the army biscuit! And who used them wire cutters on your head???
ReplyDeleteWhat a great collection. Rorkes Drift..fascinating...decoy tank photo is a classic and the unwilling model...just how I would expect my kid to look as well. DAD!?
ReplyDeleteI love the gas mask that model was for flamethrower operators
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