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Celebrating 80 years since 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 Forgotten Front Remembered. 

The new exhibition curated by the team at the museum features untold stories of the Lancashire Fusiliers and the vital role they played in the Far East. Often overshadowed by events in Europe, the campaign and those who fought it, became known as...

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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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Meet & Greet Volunteer

What is a Meet & Greet Volunteer?Our Meet & Greet volunteers are more than just a friendly face, from greeting every visitor with a warm and friendly smile to answering the phones and...
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Current and Upcoming Events

22 Aug 25 - 22 Aug 25
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Summer Fun at The Fusilier Museum - Week 4
Family friendly craft activities throughout the school holidays in August.
£ Incl. in admission
Under 4's Free
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15 Aug 25 - 15 Aug 25
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
VJ 80 - Family Celebration Day
A special family day to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Japan (VJ) Day.
£ Incl. in admission
Under 4's Free
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8 Aug 25 - 8 Aug 25
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Summer Fun at the Fusilier Museum - Week 2
Family friendly craft activities throughout the school holidays in August.
£ Incl. in admission
Under 4's Free
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1 Aug 25 - 1 Aug 25
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Summer Fun at The Fusilier Museum - Week 1
Family friendly craft activities throughout the school holidays in August.
£ Incl. in admission
Under 4's Free
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