The Staffordshire Regiment Museum has occupied its present site adjacent to Whittington Barracks since 1963. It houses the collections of the former North Staffordshire, South Staffordshire and Staffordshire Regiments. It tells some amazing stories about Staffordshire soldiers who have served in all areas of the globe and does this through its rich collections of artefacts, photographs and archives. The collection is particularly strong in the areas of uniform, textiles, medals, weapons and memorabilia. The medals of 8 of the Regiment’s 13 VC winners are one of the high points of the collection. The archives and photographs are of especial value to researchers, while the paintings, prints and engravings add colour and detail to all periods.
The Staffordshire Regiment Museum's small painting collection mainly features individual officers and soldiers who have served in the Regiment and its predecessors. Others illustrate actions in which the Regiment has taken part.
Whittington Barracks, Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9PY England
curator@staffordshireregimntmuseum.com
01543 434394
The Staffordshire Regiment Museum's collection is divided between the main Gallery and the store. Opening times for the Museum are Monday to Friday 10am–4.30pm, all year; weekends and Bank Holidays from 1st April to Remembrance Sunday, 12.30pm–4.30pm. It is best to contact the Museum in advance to view specific paintings in case they are in store or on loan.
Artworks
A South Staffords Soldier unknown artist
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Lieutenant General Thorne, Officer of the 80th Foot (1849–1850) unknown artist
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Officer of the 64th Foot unknown artist
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Lieutenant General Sir William Pringle unknown artist
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Lieutenant Colonel J. C. ChaytorJohn Bulloch Souter (1890–1971)
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QMS C. Laban, 5th South Staffords unknown artist
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1st South Staffords on the March in Burma, 1944Cecil Constant Philip Lawson (1880–1967)