The Drake Family and The First World War
By Angel Drinkwater (Museum Assistant) 2024 marked the 110th anniversary of the start of The First World War, and 1914 was a year that would go on to impact the lives of many, especially those families who saw their men off to war. The Drakes, with their four sons, three of whom served with the […]
23rd November 2024 – A Visit to Datchet
On Saturday 23rd November, the Museum had the pleasure of attending the unveiling ceremony for Datchet’s first blue plaque, honouring the gallantry of Sgt. Henry Engleheart V.C. of the 10th Royal Hussars. Sgt. Henry Engleheart pictured wearing his Victoria Cross (right shoulder) As you may know, Engleheart received the Victoria Cross for bravery during the […]
The 23rd Hussars
Museum Highlights – 23rd Hussars By Angel Drinkwater (Museum Assistant) We will be highlighting some of the Museum’s recent acquisitions. The families of Corporal George F. Towle and William George Vincent, 23rd Hussars, have generously gifted us some of their wartime memorabilia, and so we will be taking the opportunity to explore their lives. A […]
Second Battle of Ypres – Battle of Frezenberg, 8th-13th May 1915
8th-13th May 2024 marks the 109th anniversary of the Battle of Frezenberg, the third of four major battles making up the Second Battle of Ypres. This month we’ll be exploring the actions of the courageous men of the 10th Hussars, looking at how they earned themselves the Battle Honour of Frezenberg, 1915. Â
French Heroines of the Great War
Monthly Highlight March 2024 – Women’s History Month 2024 French Heroines of the Great War By Angel Drinkwater (Museum Assistant) In light of March being Women’s History Month we have been researching some of the amazing women linked to our regiment. Today we bring to you three such women, known as the French Heroines of […]
