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.
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.
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.
Our new exhibition, Dealing with Disaster highlights the British Army’s role in natural disaster relief and delves into one of...
Since November 2022, independent researcher Charlotte Marchant, has been working with Bodmin Keep in partnership with the Imperial War Museum...
‘Remember that this is no common flag which I am committing to your keeping… It is the emblem of duty;...
For this month’s, Artefact of the Month, we have chosen to spotlight a majestic silver centrepiece on display in our...
Holocaust Memorial Day is a time for remembering the millions of people who lost their lives during the Holocaust and...
This splendid solid silver cup belongs to the Cornwall Rugby Football Union but originated with the Duke of Cornwall’s Light...
Photo credit: Kresen Kernow, GE/2/E/8174 Bodmin Keep has been working with the Imperial War Museum on a project to research...