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24/10/2026

21/10/2026

⚓ Think you know the Battle of Trafalgar?

From a British officer who accidentally boarded an enemy ship that hadn't surrendered, to a French captain who came dangerously close to capturing HMS Victory, the events of 21 October 1805 are full of extraordinary stories.

Click the link to read about five things you might not know about Trafalgar, and discover the history beyond Nelson's famous victory.

More than 220 years later, you can still explore HMS Victory at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Step aboard her historic decks, discover where Nelson spent his final hours and see the extraordinary conservation work preserving her for future generations.

⚓ One ship. Hundreds of stories. Still making history.

🎟️ Book online before you arrive.

https://orlo.uk/9MB4q

21/10/2026

From burnt out ruin to thriving community hub, the remarkable transformation of the former Dockyard Church in Sheerness has brought new life to the Isle of Sheppey, Kent.

The Grade II* listed building had been on the Heritage at Risk Register for many years before the Sheerness Dockyard Preservation Trust stepped in to save it.

By 2023, restoration was complete and it reopened as the home of co-working space, IslandWorks.

Pop in to see the award-winning conversion for yourself, and grab a cuppa while you're there.

19/10/2026

18/10/2026

Regimental badges are an important aspect of a regiment's history and identity. In September we looked at the origins of the dragon, and today we will explore the motto and garter on The Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment badge.

The motto ‘Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense’ translates literally as “shame on him who thinks ill of it”, meaning “shame on anyone who thinks this evil”. This appears on the garter which encircles the regimental badge.
This is the motto of the British chivalric Order of the Garter, founded in 1348 by King Edward III
And it is the highest of all British knighthoods.
The Order of the Garter was In English heraldry, the motto Honi soit qui mal y pense is used either as a stand-alone motto upon a motto scroll, or upon a circular representation of the Garter
In 1832, the Sussex Regiment were granted ‘Royal’ status, allowing them to use the motto and garter on their regimental badge.

14/09/2026

Do you need advice on how to research your family's military history?

Visit us on Saturday September 19th and ask our experts. Our team will be on hand to answer your questions about what records museums hold, and what other sources of information you can access.

This FREE event is part of Wi******er Heritage Open Days 🎉

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event/how-to-research-your-family-s-military-history.html

26/08/2026

A reminder that there’s no ‘right’ way to visit a museum.

We can get very caught up in what we think we’re supposed to do: see everything, read the labels, follow the route, understand the artwork or themes, make the most of our time.

But you don’t have to do all of that.

You can visit in a way that works for you - shaped by your time, your mood, your curiosity, and what catches your attention.

Anyone else feel this way? 😀

24/08/2026

Kent’s largest military museum. Discover the story of the Royal Engineers and how they have helped the British Army live, move and fight for over 300 years.

23/08/2026

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