A webinar by Dr Richard Duckett about the Special Operations Executive & the Battle of Imphal can be listened to for free live or in retrospect by clicking here.
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Kohima Museum Reopens for 2025
After closure over the festive period, Kohima Museum will be open again to visitors on Thursday mornings, beginning January 9.
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Learning about the past
A group of enthusiastic students from University of York spent an afternoon at the Museum learning about the Battle of Kohima.
Thanks for coming guys. Tell your friends. Carry the memory.
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Project students focus on the Nagas
History students Emma Dineley & Madaline Gallagher from York St John University have chosen to study the role of the Nagas in the Battle of Kohima.
They are pictured here beside a poster they made for the Kohima Museum as part of their project.
Emma (left) plans to swim in the sea at Scarborough on New Year’s Day to raise money for the Kohima Educational Trust.
Well done both!
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Kohima Museum Feature
The above feature about the Kohima Museum has been published in the 2024 newsletter of the Kohima Educational Trust. The full newsletter can be read here.
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Museum visit by Catterick veterans
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Brian Ward Retires from Curator Team
Brian Ward has been an invaluable member of the Kohima Museum curator team for 12 years. He is responsible for the immaculate presentation of the Museum & has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Kohima Campaign.
On his 80th birthday, Brian has stepped back from his busy role at the Museum. He was heard to mutter “One Bob’s bad enough”.
His colleagues & the Museum’s Trustees are extremely grateful for all his excellent work & hope that he will be a regular visitor.
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Military Memorabilia Day
Saturday 23 November is Military Memorabilia Day at York Army Museum. https://yorkarmymuseum.co.uk/exhibitions-events/
Bring along your archives, medals, photographs & objects. Chat to experts from Kohima Museum, Green Howards Museum, Yorkshire Regiment & Royal Dragoon Guards.
Free admission 10am-3pm at York Army Museum, beside Clifford’s Tower in the centre of York. No need to book.
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Kohima Memorials Webinar
A webinar by Charlotte Carty will take place at 8pm on Monday November 18th describing the Kohima Memorials now & in 1944. It can be watched free of charge live or in retrospect at the website of the Kohima Educational Trust through this link.
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Three generations of Kohima veteran’s family
The museum was visited by the daughter, grandson & great-grandson of Kohima veteran Dennis (Joe) Dernie, Royal Army Service Corps, 6th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division.
