Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust
Museum | Buckingham | England | United Kingdom
The Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust is a significant museum that preserves and exhibits the military history of Buckinghamshire County. The museum focuses on the various military units that have been established in the region since the 16th century, including the militia, yeomanry, volunteer forces, territorials, and the Home Guard. These units played an important role in the defense of the country, especially during major threats such as the Spanish Armada, Napoleon's wars, and World War II.
Founded in 1985, the BMMT aims to preserve the diverse military and social history of the region. The museum's collections include uniforms, weapons, flags, equipment, paintings, photos, and documents. These artifacts not only illustrate the military function of these units, but also their social significance, as they involved a broader population in military affairs and had a direct impact on the community.
A central concern of the museum is to honor the historical role of these "citizen soldiers" who had a visible presence in local communities while regular armies were often stationed abroad. The BMMT also regularly organizes events and projects to commemorate historical events, such as the centenary celebrations of World War I and ongoing commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of World War II.
By combining military history and social history, the Buckinghamshire Military Museum Trust offers a unique insight into the development of the region and the importance of the various military units throughout the centuries.
