Our Stories

Since the time our story started in 1794, we have been witness to many interesting characters and intriguing events, while at the same time playing a key role in many pivotal moments in British military history. In this section of the website we share the fascinating stories of just a small selection of these people and events. These stories are also available to see on the touchscreens in our museum. If you have a story that you think we should add, please get in touch with our curator.



The Schoolboy Stow-away
Brian Osborne - stowaway on a troopship and fought at Gallipoli, aged 15
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World War 1
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Edenbridge before and during World War One
Local history from Edenbridge, Kent
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Gallipoli
The Gallipoli campaign in Turkey, 1915
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Waterwitch
Gallipoli 1915 troop ferry, and now a luxury yacht
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