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Regimental Museum of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers (Prince of Wales)
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Photo: Dave Pickersgill (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Collection displayed in Derby Museum's Military Gallery
- Search archive by name for ancestors who served
- View Victorian and Edwardian photographic albums
- Explore Regimental journals, medal rolls and casualty lists
- Research visits to examine original archive material by appointment
This museum in Derby tells the story of the 9th/12th Royal Lancers and their antecedent regiments dating back to 1715, with the collection displayed in the Military Gallery of Derby Museum & Art Gallery. You can explore Regimental journals, medal rolls, casualty lists and Victorian and Edwardian photographic albums holding thousands of images, and search the archive by name for ancestors who served. Research visits to examine original material are possible by appointment. It suits military history enthusiasts and those tracing family connections to the regiment. Derby station is just 0.8 miles away, and with 59 bookable places to stay within 5 miles, it's a convenient stop as part of a wider visit to Derby.
Practical details
- Booking
- Research visits to view original material must be arranged in advance
- Accessibility
- Accessibility details are provided via Derby Museums' website
- Open
- Opening times are listed on the Derby Museums Trust website
From the attraction's own website on 13 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
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