The military collection
The military collection holds material relating to the Northamptonshire Regiment and the Northamptonshire Yeomanry covering the period 1741 until 1971. The Northamptonshire Regimental collection consists of both objects and documentary archives, and the Northamptonshire Yeomanry collection consists of objects with documentary archives available at Northampton Record Office.
Both of these collections are supported by a library of reference books and unpublished research and information relating to their history. Both the Regiment and Yeomanry were deployed across the world and some of the collection objects reflect this service including souvenirs and gifts. The collection continues to grow through objects, information or stories that people share or donate.
The collections are available for viewing or research enquiries from 1 July 2020.
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The First World War Conflict and Community project resulted in research into First World War objects from the collection. Information on the database can help with family research and projects.
The Northamptonshire Regiment
The Regimental Collection consists of objects donated to the Northamptonshire Regimental Museum Trust over many years, including medals, weaponry, uniform, ceremonial drums and other objects, musical instruments, issued equipment, medical and convalescence objects, souvenirs, art, trench art, mess and silverware. Alongside more formal objects there are many personal items donated by individuals which include diaries, personal letters, personal service papers and photographs. Key objects include the colours which were a rallying point for the troops.There are also some records prepared by the Regiment such as casualty lists and nominal roles and official photographs. Collectively they tell a complete story of the Regiment and its later history as part of the Royal Anglian Regiment.
Find out about the exploits of the Regiment from their formation in 1741 in our historical timeline.
Northamptonshire Regiment historical timeline
The Northamptonshire Yeomanry
The Yeomanry Collection consists of objects donated to the Northamptonshire Yeomanry Regimental Museum Trust over the years which include medals, weaponry, uniform, ceremonial, drums and other objects, guidons, issued equipment, medical and convalescence objects, souveniers, art, trench art, mess and silverware. Alongside more formal objects there are many personal items donated by individuals which include diaries, personal letters, personal service papers and photographs.Collectively they tell a complete story of the Yeomanry and its later history as part of other Yeomanry Regiments. The Yeomanry history is part of the wider story of the Territorial Army.
Find out about the exploits of the Yeomary from their formation in 1794 in our historical timeline.