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Dealing With Disaster – New Exhibition!
Our new exhibition, Dealing with Disaster highlights the British Army’s role in natural disaster relief and delves into one of...
From the Archive: Visitors Books
One recent discovery from our archive is a collection of visitor books dating back to the time when the Keep was an operational base.
From the Archive: Christmas Greetings From History
Sending Christmas cards continues to be a popular tradition in the United Kingdom during the festive season, despite the advent of e-cards and social media. A tradition that is reflected within the military establishment and during times of war.
From the Archive: The First BAOR – 2nd Battalion DCLI in Germany 1922-1924
Many who grew up during the Cold War will be familiar with the term BAOR (British Army Of the Rhine). Perhaps less well known is that the British Army also occupied part of Germany after the end of the First World War.
Rededication of 29th Infantry Division Memorial Plaque, October 12, 2023
Bodmin Keep hosts the rededication of the US 29th Infantry Division memorial plaque on Thursday 12 October with a service of remembrance for the 3,533 soldiers from The 29th killed in battle between 6 June 1944, ‘D-Day’ and 8 May 1945, the Allied victory in Europe.
Watch ‘The War to End All Wars’ at Bodmin Keep
**Updated schedule** Bodmin Keep is excited to be showing Sabaton’s “The War to End All Wars” movie this November. A thought-provoking and emotionally charged musical and historical adventure with a heavy focus on storytelling, the movie runs for 67-minutes and features songs from Sabaton’s 10th studio album, “The War to End All Wars”.
Collection Highlights: Auxiliary Unit Badge
The Auxiliary Unit badge (pictured above) is a very small enamel badge issued to a small group of men who were prepared to pay the ultimate price for their country during wartime.
Unlocking the Light Infantry Archive: 1968 – 2007
Bodmin Keep is working on an oral history project to capture testimonials and experiences from Light Infantry veterans about deployments to Northern Ireland between 1969-1998.
New Museum Consortium to Drive Creativity, Collaboration and Cultural Awareness in Cornwall
A new consortium will bring together the buildings, collections and stories embodied by seven diverse Cornish museums to drive creativity,...
African American GIs in Cornwall: final blog
Since November 2022, independent researcher Charlotte Marchant, has been working with Bodmin Keep in partnership with the Imperial War Museum...
No Common Flag
‘Remember that this is no common flag which I am committing to your keeping… It is the emblem of duty;...
Sparkling Silver
For this month’s, Artefact of the Month, we have chosen to spotlight a majestic silver centrepiece on display in our...