Somerset Military Museum, Military museum in Taunton Castle, England.
The Somerset Military Museum is located in Taunton Castle and displays weapons, uniforms, medals, photographs, and documents from Somerset's military history. The collection includes materials from various operations and time periods that have been gathered since 1974.
The building dates from the 12th century and was opened for museum use in 1974. The collection documents the operations of local regiments across multiple generations.
The exhibits show how local military regiments played roles in wars and conflicts, and how their stories still matter to the region today. Visitors can see how these units shaped life in Somerset.
The museum is open on different days of the week and accessible for visitors with mobility restrictions. It is worth allowing enough time to explore the various exhibition areas.
A silver model of the Gateway of India marks the departure of Somerset Light Infantry from India, the last British regiment to leave the colony. This object represents an important moment in the country's history.
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