Posted on December 20, 2024
Christmas 1944
In late December 1944, eighty years ago, the 5th Battalion Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry (5th DCLI) had spent the...
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Posted on March 15, 2024
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.
Posted on December 14, 2023
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.
Posted on November 3, 2023
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.
Posted on September 22, 2023
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.
Posted on September 19, 2023
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.
Posted on July 6, 2023
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...
Posted on May 12, 2023
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...
Posted on April 18, 2023
No Common Flag
‘Remember that this is no common flag which I am committing to your keeping… It is the emblem of duty;...
Posted on March 8, 2023
Sparkling Silver
For this month’s, Artefact of the Month, we have chosen to spotlight a majestic silver centrepiece on display in our...