Firing Line Museum

A museum dedicated to reflecting 300 years of history relating to the contributions of the Welsh Cavalry and Infantry until the present day in Afghanistan.

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In Cardiff for .@coldplay tonight? There's still plenty of time to engage with Cardiff's rich heritage by visiting @FiringLine @cardiff_castle Get the most out of your time in this wonderful city & find out more about the history of the #WelshSoldier #welshmuseums #amgueddfeydd

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@waynelewisV21 A visit to @FiringLine is part of the admission ticket to @cardiff_castle As long as you have a castle ticket you can come and visit us!

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The tanks are proving popular so come along and have a go!

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@NewportMarketUK has two military exhibitions as well as remote control model tanks and more from the @FiringLine of the 1st Queens Dragoon Guards and Royal Welsh for #WalesNationalArmedForcesDay

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Come and visit us upstairs @NewportMarketUK for the National Armed Forces Day for Wales event. Our tanks are ready to go! #ArmedForcesDay2023 #Newport #Wales

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The @FiringLine team are at Newport Market today to celebrate #ArmedForcesDay Come and meet the team, try your hand at our remote controlled tanks or talk to us about volunteer opportunities that we offer. We’re looking forward to seeing you! #wales #NewportMarket #armedforces

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the @FiringLine museum team is celebrating #InternationalMuseumDay by getting into character. If you're visiting @cardiff_castle today say hello and find out more about the history of @TheWelshCavalry & @TheRoyalWelsh #welshmuseums #amgueddfeydd

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The staff @FiringLine are getting excited as we approach #CoronationWeekend come visit our very own Coronation Corner to have your picture taken with the King.

The museum was opened by King Charles III on Armed Forces Day, 27th June 2010 #WelshMuseums #Coronation2023

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@FiringLine is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers. If you're interested in volunteering please do contact us. #WelshMuseums #MuseumVolunteering

[Magda Thomas @CdfVol_Magda]

Visited @FiringLine today - Cardiff Castle Museum of the Wesh Soldier. It is a great place to volunteer, especially if you are interested in history. Great to meet with their passionate volunteers and staff, many of whom started there as volunteers. https://t.co/WE10BxG7JH

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@CdfVol_Magda It was lovely to meet you in person Magda!

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Don't stay out in the cold today....instead come and hear our fantastic volunteer Elliott talk about The British Army on the Rhine and its service on the frontlines of the Cold War.

Talks will be running throughout the day.

#BAOR #ColdWar #MilitaryHistory #WelshMuseums

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The celebration #InternationalWomensDay2023 has now come to a close.
We want to say a BIG thank you to all women serving with the #UKArmedForces and especially those serving with @TheWelshCavalry and @TheRoyalWelsh & our fabulous team members @FiringLine #IWD23

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One enthusiastic comment about our talks today reads..
"Thank you Bethan for a fascinating talk on women’s role in the military. It brought everything to life with your interesting stories. Happy International Women’s Day!"
#IWD23 #internationalwomensday23 #internationalwomensday

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Brave the weather today and drop into @FiringLine and The Royal Welsh where you can meet Bethan who will tell you about the contribution of women to the #ArmedForces Celebrate #IWD23 #internationalwomensday with us.

Please share @TheWelshCavalry @TheRoyalWelsh @ArmyInWales

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Brave the weather today and drop into @FiringLine and The Royal Welsh where you can meet Bethan who will tell you about the contribution of women to the #ArmedForces Celebrate #IWD23 #internationalwomensday with us.

Please share @TheWelshCavalry @TheRoyalWelsh @ArmyInWales

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Unfortunately the Armed Forces Event has been cancelled due to weather conditions. However, talks will still be taking place @FiringLine about the role of women in the #ArmedForces If you're @cardiff_castle just drop in to find out more!

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Come along to @cardiff_castle tomorrow to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay2023 @FiringLine will also be delivering talks throughout the day on the theme of the contribution of women in the #ArmedForces #IWD23 #EmbraceEquity

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Come along to @cardiff_castle tomorrow to celebrate #InternationalWomensDay2023 @FiringLine will also be delivering talks throughout the day on the theme of the contribution of women in the #ArmedForces #IWD23 #EmbraceEquity

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@JonTheTourGuy1 @YstradHistory @evo0386 The Welch Regiment Museum was formerly sited in the Black tower at Cardiff Castle. This closed in 2009 and a new museum @FiringLine was formed joining together @TheWelshCavalry and @TheRoyalWelsh This is in the Interpretation Centre @cardiff_castle - Rachel, Museum Manager

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Looking for something fun to do with the kids today? Pop in @FiringLine to find out more about the history of #MilitaryHelmets
Talks all day & friendly staff ready to welcome you. Discover more about the history of the Cavalry and Infantry in Wales.
#SchoolStrike #WelshMuseums

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Merry Christmas Everybody! Nadolig Llawen Pawb!

@FiringLine will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. There will be reduced opening hours on Christmas Eve.

#MerryChristmas #NadoligLlawen #WelshMuseums

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Our #welshmuseums #amgueddfeydd doing wonderful work across Wales. If you haven’t already, visit a local museum today!

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Our museums make a valuable contribution to the wellbeing of our communities, to the education of our people and to the welcome we give visitors. All that and a significant contribution to our economy.
#welshmuseums @WelshMuseumsFed @WGCulture @AmgueddfaCymru @WelshLGA

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The Welsh Museums Festival is running until Saturday 6th November. For more information about our events have a look at the website https://t.co/UrSRIIoqZP