The Real Great Escape

The Real Great Escape

We have all seen the movie The Great Escape. And as a result, we all think we know the story of this legendary mass breakout of prisoners-of-war from Stalag Luft III, deep in the heart of the Third Reich, in March 1944. But do we really? In this highly...
Models For Heroes: Model-Making Session

Models For Heroes: Model-Making Session

Join us at The Rifleman’s Museum on the third Monday of every month for a free, relaxed model-making session exclusively for former and serving members of the armed forces and emergency services. Whether you’re a seasoned model maker or trying it for the first...
Christmas Crafts & Activities

Christmas Crafts & Activities

Celebrate the festive season with activities and crafts at The Rifleman’s Museum! Follow our Christmas trail throughout the Museum with our elf to find all the missing gifts and help save Christmas! If you can find all the gifts, you’ll win a special...
‘The Morning of Waterloo’ by JD Aylward

‘The Morning of Waterloo’ by JD Aylward

Item Details: Framed oil painting on board by James Devine Aylward, painted 1917. C. 18.5cm x 28cm. About the Item This artwork shows the Duke of Wellington at first light on 18th June 1815, the morning of the Battle of Waterloo. It portrays a well-known moment in the...