The Museum is open Mondays to Fridays from 1000 – 1630 last entry 1500. Visits to Archive strictly by appointment see https://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk/research-archives/.| New volunteers always welcome| Visit www.royalsignalsshop.uk for souvenirs and Corps memorabilia |
Royal Signals Museum
A Great Family Day Out
Telling the exciting story of Communications and information
from laying line, through to advanced, secure satellite, cyber and more.
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Royal Signals Museum, Blandford Camp, Dorset DT11 8RH
Weekdays
Mon – Fri 10am – 4.30pm (last entry 3pm)
Sat – Sun 10am – 4pm (last entry 3pm)
Do check before travel as this can change at short notice. The Archive has currently paused Public Enquiries, we apologise for the inconvenience
A valid photo ID (passport/driving licence/MoD90) is required by all adults 16+ for admission to the museum, no exceptions. Please contact the Museum ahead of any planned visit if you cannot provide photo ID for all adults.
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Royal Signals – The Army’s Communicators
Years of Signals Communication
Serving Soldiers
The Exciting Story of Military Communications
From the Crimean War to the present day
Interactive – Educational – Fun!
History & Heritage
From semaphore to cyber
Investigate the history of military communications.
Explore Corps heritage from the Crimean War to the present day.
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Women at War
Willy’s Jeep
Monty’s Command vehicle
Medals and honours
White Helmets bikes and memorabilia
Kit Medals Uniform
Kit Medals Uniform
Medal gallery including the George Cross
Communications vehicles
Signalling equipment
Uniform through the ages
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History of The Corps
Science and technology of communications
The role of Royal Signals in the 21st Century
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Battles & Conflicts
Frequently first in to conflict
Provide tactical communications
Ensure commanders have battle-winning information
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.
Buy now from the Royal Signals Museum Shop
Experience
Experience life in an Afghanistan Compound
Transmit your morse code message
Create a radio relay
Drive a simulator
'This is an outstanding, historic and humbling record of the contribution made by individuals in the Royal Signals plus the Indian Signal Corps who worked with Royal Signals and Queen's Gurkha Signals from 1920 to 2020.'
Mike Lithgow (via Amazon review)
Royal Signals – first into battle, last out
Uncover
- The vital Royal Signals ‘first in to battle, last out’ role
- The importance of communications – past, present and future
- What it takes to operate in war and in peace.
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Northern Ireland – Op Banner
At its peak in 1972, the Army’s strength in Northern Ireland was 28,000. The Corps was the second largest element in the security force, after the infantry.
Falklands War
In 1982 Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.The conflict was to provide a severe test of the Royal Signals’ versatility.
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