Royal Engineers Museum

FRIDAY SELFIE! A model of a steam tractor, or steam sapper. This was introduced during the Ashanti Campaign in 1873, for hauling loads and sawing timber.

Two more Wheels of Time awards given out today - this time it was gold! These visitors have managed to visit a very impressive 35 museums in total. The awards were presented by Lt Col (Retd) Charles Holman.

Yesterday the Museum hosted our first Women in Engineering Conference to demonstrate to GSCE and A Level students the engineering opportunities available to them. It was an incredibly successful event but we could not have run it without support from the Royal Engineers, Rochester Bridge Trust, University of Greenwich and Canterbury Christ Church University.

FRIDAY SELFIE! The arrival of a section of Mark I Inglis bridge, which the Museum has just acquired from Doncaster REA and 66 Works Group. The Inglis bridge was used during the First World War, and was the first equipment bridge that could cross water without using pontoons.

This weekend saw the RE annual Corps Memorial event, so what better time to receive an exciting new addition to the Museum’s collection? The Mark I Inglis Bridge was discovered on a farm in Doncaster a couple of years ago, since then the Doncaster REA and Corps members have been working with the owner of the land, The Highways Agency and Harrisons Engineering (Lancashire) Limited to save the bridge. Initially taken to Chetwynd Barracks, Chilwell, components of the bridge were partly refurbished by 66 Works Group. Two sections of the bridge were officially handed to the Museum this weekend.

A very well done on achieving the Bronze award!

OTD 1914, Capt. Theodore Wright died after being hit by a shell from enemy fire at Marne. This was the second action which was to see him awarded a Victoria Cross, the first taking place less than a month before. A few miles away, on the same river, Capt. William Johnston was also involved in an action for which he received a VC. See both medals on display at our 'VC: For Valour' exhibition - re-museum.co.uk/…/vc-for-valour-sapper- vcs-of-the-first-wo…/

FRIDAY SELFIE! The Victoria Cross awarded to Captain William Johnston on 14th September 1914. Whilst under heavy fire, Captain Johnston ferried men and ammunition across the river at Missy. This VC will be available in the Museum from 11.00 today for the public to handle!

We are delighted to begin our Autumn Lecture Series next week, starting with 'Mons 1914 - The First Sapper VCs' on Wednesday 12 September - https://www.re-museum.co.uk/…/mons-1914 -the-first-sapper-v…/

FRIDAY SELFIE! A print showing the aftermath of the attack on the Redan during the siege of Sebastopol. The siege was a major battle of the Crimean war, and the Redan was captured on the 9 September 1855.

Get crafty and contribute to this fantastic community exhibition - time's running out!

Two more Silver Wheels of Time awards handed out at Royal Engineers Museum today. Great to see so many young people taking part in this scheme.

This weekend we have plenty going on with the Medway Model show PLUS we are offering a rare opportunity to see our Bridge Study Centre PLUS talks on our Waterloo Map at 11.15am and 'Deception and Camouflage' at 2.30pm.

Just some of the fun things to see Royal Engineers Museum today and tomorrow! re-museum.co.uk/medway-model-show-bridge- study-centre-open…/

Some of our visitors enjoying the Airfix activity, available today and tomorrow. Entry into the Medway Modellers event is included in standard admission price. If you already have an annual ticket you can join us for FREE!

If you're into Meccano, Airfix, wargames or model making, visit Royal Engineers Museum today and tomorrow as the Medway Model Club host their annual event. With 'make and take' activities, the children can have fun as well! re-museum.co.uk/medway-model-show-bridge- study-centre-open…/

FRIDAY SELFIE! A slouch hat worn by Captain Feldon whilst serving in Burma during the Second World War.

Children can make an Airfix model for FREE this weekend, as the Royal Engineers Museum hosts the Medway Model Show in conjunction with the Medway Modellers Club. The event is included in standard admission price - re-museum.co.uk/medway-model-show-bridge- study-centre-open…/

Sat 1 & Sun 2 September - Enjoy a special weekend event hosted by the Medway Modelling Club and see hundreds of fantastic handmade models on display within the Museum. Included in standard admission price re-museum.co.uk/…/medway-model-show-bri dge-study-centre-op…/

We planned on a quick visit to pass a couple of hours on a rainy day...ended up spending 4hrs there and absolutely loved it! No problems with parking, exceedingly good value for money (£8.80 per adult and ticket valid for return visits for 1yr), wonderfully presented, clean throughout and super friendly staff. Is one of the best regimental museums we've been to �

The museum was absolutely fantastic. I took a group of 40 children from Cornwall. They enjoyed walking around in a beautiful building looking at fantastic displays.

I would also like to thank the staff for all their help when we had a very poorly child. They had a wheelchair for us to borrow they also let us borrow it to go to Medway park as we were entering a competition. Their help didn't stop there. They also agreed that we could borrow it for the night as we were entering a competition that evening. We are truly grateful for everything you did for us.

My husband and I cannot wait to go back and look around again.

Really enjoy our trip to this hidden gem. The history, the artifacts... just the place. Amazing! Staff were brilliant, engaging and very informative.

Happily venture back here and enjoy the vehicles outside (in warmer weather!).

Look forward to returning!

Great museum for both kids and adults to see how and why the military are a significant part of our community and play an important role in keeping our freedom national and international

We planned on a quick visit to pass a couple of hours on a rainy day...ended up spending 4hrs there and absolutely loved it! No problems with parking, exceedingly good value for money (£8.80 per adult and ticket valid for return visits for 1yr), wonderfully presented, clean throughout and super friendly staff. Is one of the best regimental museums we've been to �

The museum was absolutely fantastic. I took a group of 40 children from Cornwall. They enjoyed walking around in a beautiful building looking at fantastic displays.

I would also like to thank the staff for all their help when we had a very poorly child. They had a wheelchair for us to borrow they also let us borrow it to go to Medway park as we were entering a competition. Their help didn't stop there. They also agreed that we could borrow it for the night as we were entering a competition that evening. We are truly grateful for everything you did for us.

My husband and I cannot wait to go back and look around again.

Really enjoy our trip to this hidden gem. The history, the artifacts... just the place. Amazing! Staff were brilliant, engaging and very informative.

Happily venture back here and enjoy the vehicles outside (in warmer weather!).

Look forward to returning!

Great museum for both kids and adults to see how and why the military are a significant part of our community and play an important role in keeping our freedom national and international