New Curator For Lancashire Infantry Museum The Lancashire Infantry Museum is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Garry Smith MA AMA as its new Curator.
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arry returns after 17 years away working with most of the major military museums in the North West. After gaining his Masters degree in Museum studies, Garry started his career with us as Assistant Curator from 2000 to 2004. He has gone on to curate the regimental collections of the Kings Regiment, Manchester Regiment, and Lancashire Fusiliers, as well as working with the Museum Services of Tameside and, most recently, Lancashire County Council. “I am delighted to be back,” says Garry. “I remember the museum, the collection and all the team with great fondness. I learned a lot during my time here, especially from the very dedicated band of volunteers. I have always stayed in touch with my predecessor as curator, Jane Davies, who did so much to make the Museum what it is today, and her team.” Garry’s experience of working with the collections of both the Kings and Manchester Regiments will be especially valuable in helping to draw together the historical legacy of today’s Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, of which all now form part. “Times have changed and there are challenging times ahead,” said Garry, “but I look forward to working with the team and the Regiment to develop the Lancashire Infantry Museum and preserve our collection, which is one of the finest in the country.” Garry took up his post at the Museum in Fulwood Barracks, Preston, on Tuesday May 4. For the moment, the Lancashire Infantry Museum remains closed due to COVID 19 restrictions.
LANCASHIRE INFANTRY MUSEUM | FULWOOD BARRACKS | PRESTON | LANCASHIRE | PR2 8AA The Lancashire Infantry Museum represents the old Queen’s Lancashire, Lancashire (Prince of Wales Volunteers), East Lancashire, South Lancashire and Loyal North Lancashire Regiments In all we cherish the heritage of 120 separate units, including the 59 battalions formed by our antecedent Lancashire regiments during the First World War, and all associated Militia, Rifle Volunteers, Territorials, Home Guard and Cadet units.
Telephone: 01772 260584 | Email: enquiries@lancashireinfantrymuseum.org.uk | Website: www.lancashireinfantrymuseum.org.uk
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