Lt Col William Carter Giffard was born in 1859 to Major Edward Giffard and Lilian Lowndes and was educated at Winchester College. He spent a year at Sandhurst before commissioning in the 41st (the Welch) Regiment of Foot in 1878.…
Are you a fan of the film ZULU? Well this is an event you are sure to love! Announcing year two of our ‘Zulu Dinner’. A Charity Black-Tie Dinner in Brecon. The Friends of The Royal Welsh Regimental Museum are inviting you…
It is with great sadness to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and we offer our sincere condolences to The Royal Family. We thank The Queen for her years of service to our country and as Colonel-in-Chief…
Looking for something fun to do this summer holiday? Join us for a family goat day! This activity day will launch our new temporary exhibition exploring the history of goats in the regiment. As part of the launch Lance Corporal…
The term ‘trench art’ refers to any decorative, and sometimes functional, items made from the detritus of war. Common pieces were ashtrays, matchbox holders, vases and letter knives, but embroidered items such as cushions, handkerchiefs and decorated postcards were also…
Come and join us for our two day Platinum Jubilee celebration! This two day event will celebrate HRH Queen Elizabeth II's 70 year reign including the launch of our new temporary exhibition exploring the The Queen's role within the regiment.…
Within many regiments there is a history of having a mascot which for The Royal Welsh is a goat. The different antecedent regiments typically use the traditional names of Dewi, Taffy, Shenkin, and Sospan. Official mascots have a regimental number…
We had a delightful time hosting our Night at the Museum Halloween event this past Friday. It was great to see families and children within Brecon come and visit and we loved all of the costumes! There was a range…
We are delighted to share a recent project that the museum had the pleasure to be a part of. The museum was approached by The Age of Revolution resource to be part of some of the stories they tell. The…
