Tower Street drill hall, Military museum in Tower Street, York, England
Tower Street drill hall is a military museum in York that occupies a Victorian building and houses large collections from the Royal Dragoon Guards and the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire. Multiple exhibition halls display artifacts from different military periods related to the region's armed forces history.
The building was constructed in 1885 and initially served as headquarters for the East Riding of Yorkshire Artillery Volunteers. It later became the base for the Yorkshire Hussars before transforming into the museum it is today.
The exhibitions display medals, uniforms, weapons, and photographs that show how British military forces changed over different periods and conflicts. Visitors can explore these personal objects and images to understand what soldiers experienced.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, and group visits can be arranged in advance. Visitors should check what access options are available and whether reservations are needed to ensure they have enough time to explore the collections.
The museum received support from the Heritage Lottery Fund, which helped expand its exhibition spaces. A visit from the Duke of York in 2015 highlighted the importance of this collection to the region.
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