Description
Why not visit the museum of the Manchester Regiment in Ashton-under-Lyne's impressive Victorian town hall. The museum is in easy walking distance of both the bus and railway stations and there is ample public parking in the town centre also.
If you are a wheelchair user or have a buggy there is access to all the museums's galleries by use of a lift from the ground floor where there are also baby changing facilities. The museum also has a small shop from where you can buy a souvenir when the museum is open (only available until 1pm Saturdays). While the museum does not have a cafe there are many places to find refreshments near to the museum.
There are lots of activities in the museum for you and your family and friends to try as well as thousands of objects that reflect the experiences of Manchester Regiment soldiers through the ages for you to look at and enjoy.
Please be aware that the curator works at many sites and may not be available at the Museum if you visit without an appointment to speak with him.
Collections description
The Manchester Regiment Museum houses thousands of objects reflecting the history of the Regiment from 1756 through to the present day. Visitors can expect to see most of the Museums large medal collection on display, including 5 Victoria Crosses awarded to men of the Regiment during the twentieth century. There is also a large collection of uniforms, equipment, souvenirs and weaponry to be seen in the museum. No Regimental records are kept in the museum. All of the Regiments records; photographs, documents, diaries etc are housed in Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre (0161 343 4242).
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Sign language interpretation available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
