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Queens Lancashire Regiment Museum
The Museum of the Queens Lancashire Regiment tells the story of the Lancashire Lads who came to and from Preston and the towns of Lancashire to serve in the regiment (now pa) and its county regiment predesessors. The extensive
regimental collections, archive and library combine to produce the largest military heritage centre in the North West. The compelling story of the Lancashire soldier and what he achieved is lavishly illustrated and warmly told.
This research and education centre is located in Fulwood Barracks, Itself the best preserved example of mid victorian
Military architecture left in the county and which is still in use by the British Army today. Admission Free.
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The Museum of the Queens Lancashire Regiment.
Fulwood Barracks,
Preston, PR2 8AA
Tel: 01772 260362
Web: www.army.mod.uk/qlr/index.htm
Opening Hours: Tues - Thurs 9.30am - 4.30pm
(or by appointment)
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