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Tribute to former trustee Major Edmund Gartside

The Fusilier Museum, Bury, recently unveiled a new painting of former trustee and museum supporter Major Edmund Gartside. 

Members of the Gartside family including his wife Valerie Gartside and Edmund’s two children, Michael and Vanessa, attended the special unveiling at the museum on Saturday 11th October. 

The portrait in oil is hung in the prestigious Gallipoli room in the museum and was painted by well-known military artist David Rowlands.  It also hangs next to the...

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The Fusilier Museum unveils new oil painting in memory of former trustee Major Edmund Gartside

The Fusilier Museum, Bury, recently unveiled a new painting of former trustee and museum supporter Major Edmund Gartside. Members of the Gartside family including his wife Valerie Gartside and...
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The Fusilier Museum is all set to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day

The Fusilier Museum, Bury will commemorate the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan) on Friday 15th August with a celebration day for families and the launch of a new exhibition – The...
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The Fusilier Museum awarded £81,244 from the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND)

The Fusilier Museum, Bury is all set to receive £81,244 from the fourth round of Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) to carry out essential restoration work to the roof and chimney. The...
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Sketches from the trenches - The life and service of 2nd Lieutenant Noel Whittles

A new collection of sketches by 2nd Lieutenant Noel Whittles of the Lancashire Fusiliers is now on display in the museum.Noel’s military career started in 1909 at the young age of 18 when he...
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New Photodocumentary to mark the 25th Anniversary of KFOR in Kosovo opens at The Fusilier Museum

A new photodocumentary exhibition will open at The Fusilier Museum, Bury on Monday 11th November to commemorate the 25th anniversary of KFOR and Kosovo. KFOR and Kosovo +25, is a partnership...
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Win a Canon EOS for your school – new photography competition for KFOR and Kosovo + 25

We’re launching a new photography competition especially for schools and colleges, and we would love for you to get involved!To mark the 25th anniversary of the conflict in Kosovo, and the...
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Some words from Pupils at Bury Grammar School

Last year we welcomed a small group of students from the Young Reporters at Bury Grammar School. They were tasked with finding out what there is to do in Bury and to write an article based on their...
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Colonel Brian Gorski, Chairman of Bury Museum awarded OBE in New Years Honours List

The Chairman of The Fusilier Museum in Bury has been awarded an OBE in the New Years Honours list. Colonel Brian Gorski, chairman of the board of trustees at The Fusilier Museum, Bury and Colonel...
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