Worcestershire Regiment Museum - MRMW

23/10/2026

A memorial service commemorating the 112th Anniversary of the Battle of Gheluvelt is to be held this Sunday in Gheluvelt Park, Worcester📣

The event will honour the men of 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment, and the actions taken on the October 31st, 1914, which helped saved the British Army from defeat.

Organised by the Worcester Branch of the WFRA, the event will take place THIS SUNDAY, 25th October at 11:30am.

We will remember them.

A memorial service at Gheluvelt Park on October 25 will commemorate the 111th anniversary of the Battle of Gheluvelt and the Worcestershire Regiment's role in 1914.

20/10/2026

"If you want to send me anything, send me some biscuits..."!

Autumn 1915, Private Cyril James Love and the rest of 'Z' Company, 4th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment were working in trenches in the second line of resistance at Gallipoli.

On the 14th September and the 5th October he wrote two letters home to his parents, asking for gifts of biscuits and lemonade powder, and fresh cake that would keep long enough to reach him.

Private Love died on the 29th November 1915 of wounds received at the Dardanelles, he had turned just 20 years old nine days earlier. But his letters provide a personal insight into the thoughts and desires of the young men away on overseas service.

His medal set, comprising the 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal were donated to the museum in July 2025, along with a collection of primary documents, including his personal letters home.

📸Medal set of Private C. J. Love, 4th Battalion, WORC Regt. © The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcester) 2026-13. Letters written by Private C.J. Love to his parents from Gallipoli, 1915. Credit: The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcestershire) 2026-13-5.

13/10/2026

Join us this weekend for the next instalment in the Friends' Programme of Talks 2026...

Retired Lieutenant-Commander Digby Wall will talk through the causes, consequences and lesser known legacy of the Corfu Channel Incident, 1946.

Everyone is welcome, don't miss out!

Saturday 17th October 2026, 1:30pm for 2:00pm start.
Friends members £3, Guests £5

Lyppard Grange Community Centre, Ankerage Green, Worcester, WR4 0DZ

Lyppard Hub

05/10/2026

In recognition of Black History Month, this October we honour the life and service of John Freeman, who began his career with the Regiment at the age of 14, and ended it as a Chelsea Pensioner. His Military General Service Medal is the only known surviving awarded to a Black Drummer of the Regiment.

Listen to this week's reel for insight into the contribution of Black Soldiers.

29/09/2026

The museum recently received a collection of items via donation pertaining to Corporal Michael McGinty, 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment.

Cpl McGinty was awarded the Military Medal for action taken on the night of 6/7th of January 1945.

"Commanding a section of No. 9 Platoon under Lieutenant Walton ordered to clear the village of Thinbaung at dawn. On coming up through the village the platoon was fired on by an L.M.G. at 15 yrds range, the leading section was held up and Cpl McGinty was sent round the right and came under fire from another L.M.G. at 15 yrds range.
Cpl McGinty was leading his section and shots cut away his pullover and damaged his r***e. He opened fire on the enemy position and then rushed it with his section behind him.
Through the action Cpl McGinty showed great courage and complete disregard for his own safety...'

Along with Cpl McGinty's original medal set, the donation included a photograph of Michael and a congratulatory letter written by his Commanding Officer, Major-General T.W. Rees.

📸Copy-print photograph of Corporal M. McGinty and Congratulatory letter addressed to Cpl McGinty from Maj-Gen Rees. Credit: The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcestershire), WOSWR: 2026-10

21/09/2026

Transcribing original materials for easier access and wider use across the museum is one of the significant tasks which our volunteers undertake.

Over the last few months a volunteer from our 'Thursday Team' has been chipping away at a collection of bound Burial, Wounded and Death Ledgers.
Throughout the day, Chris translates and transcribes hundreds (if not thousands) of handwritten entries into an easily accessible format. This requires the ability to decrypt and understand multiple sets of handwriting in various states of legibility.

Burial ledgers provide a glimpse into what happened to the bodies of those killed in action during the First World War before the Imperial War Graves Commission was established to identify, bury and commemorate military casualties.

With this information, we are able to provide a more detailed and rounded picture of the lives and experiences of our WWI soldiers.

📸Death and Burials of 2nd Worc Regt, 1914-1918 and accompanying transcription. © The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcester). Death and Burials of 2nd Worc Regt, European War, 1914-1918. WOSWR: 2009-17.

All photographs digitised by the Army Museums Ogilby Trust

Army Museums Network

17/09/2026

Last Thursday our student volunteer Joe completed his last day with us at the museum before returning to university to begin his second year.

Over the summer, Joe has produced detailed work from a variety of tasks which has contributed immensely to our knowledge and collection. From digitising photograph albums spanning the 1930s and 1940s, to producing high quality research enquiries for members of the public, we are extremely grateful to Joe for all of his hard work and enthusiasm and we hope to see him again!

Take a look at our recent blog post to read about Joe's experience with us in a self-written article!

https://www.worcestershireandmercianregimentmuseum.org/volunteering-at-mrmw-experience-of-a-first-year-university-student/

Good luck at university!

I am a first-year university student at the end of my summer break, some of which I have spent volunteering at The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcester). I first got involved with the Regimental Association after producing a documentary about the 2nd Worcesters at Gheluvelt during Sixth Form via the E...

15/09/2026

We are delighted to announce that the first post-summer Friends talk will take place on Saturday, 19th September!

Hosted by Friends Secretary, Writer, and Former Diplomat, Jo Seaman, join us for an illustrated talk on the founding of the Thames River Police in the 18th Century.

As always, everyone is welcome! With thanks to Lyppard Hub for hosting once again!

Saturday 19th September, 1:30pm for 2:00pm start.
Friends £3, Guests £5
The Lyppard Hub, Ankerage Green, Worcester, WR4 0DZ

📸Stepney Historical Trust Blue Plaque for Marine Police © Jo and Mike Seaman, for The Friends of The Mercian Regiment Museum (Worcester)

14/09/2026

Comforts and Crisis - Out on campaign the Regiment experienced varied and extreme conditions.
Food and drink were not easy to come by and not always safe, keeping a close eye on your equipment was essential for survival.

Take a look at our latest reel for a closer look at an 19th Century waterbottle carried during the Anglo SIkh Wars.

11/09/2026

Visit a range of historic sites and events which are often closed to the public or charge admissions fees for free this September!

From today until Sunday 20th September, Heritage Open Days Festival 2026 is officially underway! Explore historic buildings, museums and landmarks for free, with the chance to participate in talks and workshops.

Our friends at The Commandery - Worcester are participating on the 20th September to celebrate so don't miss out!



https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/free-entry-to-the-commandery.html

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/

Enjoy free entry to The Commandery for one day only! Discover Worcester's fascinating history encapsulated in one building, with walled gardens for all the family to explore.