Fusiliers' Museum,
Lancashire
The Museum Appeal: Appeal Information
The Fusiliers' Museum- in Wellington Barracks, Bury - is nearing the end of its life. It is old fashioned and the conditions are no longer suitable for the collection and for viewing by visitors. In order to secure its future the museum now needs to develop, become more appealing to visitors, offer educational activities and be more financially independent.
A new home has been found - The Arts and Crafts Centre, in the heart of Bury - which is ideal for this development. It will be accessible to visitors, renew the Regiment's association with the town, and provide space for the collections of both the XX Lancashire Fusiliers and the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. The development project will cost over £ 3million.
The Fusiliers have been associated with Lancashire since 1797 and Many of
the county's families have had a member serving at some time. Many people
in the county and around the country take pride in the Regiment and revere
it. The museum now needs the help of all these supporters.
We have now made a successful bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund for £2 million and a further £1.3 million now has to be raised in match funding. Every contribution counts, so please be generous and help the museum to achieve its goal.
architectural sketch of the new museum
