Museum closed – online shop open. Due to the threat from Coronavirus the Museum is currently closed until further notice. The Museums/Corps online shop will remain open. Ordering by telephone is limited to Mon – Fri 1000 – 1100hrs only. Please stay safe everyone.| Visit the www.royalsignalsshop.uk for souvenirs and Corps memorabilia | We welcome new volunteers see Volunteer for us |
Royal Signals Museum
A great family day out
The story of military communications from semaphore to cyber
Roger So Far
The illustrated Corps Centenary book
Buy now: Royal Signals Museum Shop
Due to the Coronavirus threat the museum is closed until further notice
Our unique circumstances mean it is unlikely we will re-open during the summer months but we hope to welcome visitors later in the year. In the interim please feel free to explore our site.
Frank Keegan, a World War II veteran Signaller, recalls his experiences as a prisoner of war in the Japanese camps on the Malay Peninsula.
100 years of The Corps, 100+ years to explore
Royal Signals Museum, Blandford
A look at the first 100 years of the Corps from inside the Royal Signals Museum
Military communications at the museum
Explore the exciting story of military communications and information from the Crimean War to the present day.
Discover the work of the Corps and communications
History & Heritage
History & Heritage
From semaphore to cyberExplore Corps heritage from the Crimean War to the present day
See
See
- Women at War
- Willy’s Jeep
- Monty’s Command vehicle
- Medals and honours
- White Helmets bikes and memorabilia
Kit Medals Uniform
Kit Medals Uniform
Signalling equipment.
Uniform through the ages.
Medal gallery including the George Cross
Learn
Learn
- Interactive history, science and technology of communications
- The crucial role played by The Royal Signals in the 21st Century Army
Battles & Conflicts
Battles & Conflicts
Providing tactical communications.
Ensuring commanders have battle-winning information.
Experience
Experience
- Transmit your message in morse code
- Create a radio relay
- Experience life in an Afghanistan Compound
- Dine in the NAAFI Cafe
A great family day out
Interactive – Enjoyable – Educational and fun!
Entertaining you during lockdown and beyond
A brand new book and an amateur radio station convey all things Corps during these unprecedented times.
Roger So Far
The Corps Centenary book ‘Roger So Far” celebrates many of the Corps’ achievements during its first 100 years.
This hardback, illustrated coffee table book is packed full of stories about people, units and events in the context of campaigns, technologies and equipment. RRP £30 with discounts for Regular, Reserve and Retired Corps members.
Buy now from the Royal Signals Museum Shop
Museum Amateur Radio Station GB100RSM
Geoff, one of the Museum’s volunteers will run Amateur Radio Station GB100RSM from his home station in Bournemouth until the end of June. The intention is to to publicise the Museum, the Corps Centenary and the Centenary book Roger So Far …
They will use Morse and SSB (speech) on amateur bands 40 metres- 20 metres-17 metres.
Times of operations cannot be guaranteed as but will depend on band conditions and personal commitments.
Station location is BOURNEMOUTH BH10 4HP
MAIDENHEAD LOCATOR IO 90 BR
Geoff can be emailed on geoffg3wzp@gmail.com by anyone wanting to arrange a connection
