A quick ride on the Tube from the Globe saw the Mistress and I in Chelsea to join a reception given to the Livery by the National Army Museum. Located right next to the world-famous Royal Hospital Chelsea, the Museum has undergone a major refurbishment in the last couple of years and they were proud to show the results of their efforts to the Livery.
We joined many Masters and Consorts at the reception held in the main auditorium together with members of the Museum staff and other benefactors. The Livery has long been a supporter of the Museum both in terms of cash and kind and this was noted in the welcome speech by the Museum’s Director who explained the purpose of the Museum and our continued relationship with them.
We were then invited to visit some of the exhibits themselves and was a most interesting to see at first hand the story of the solider. The Museum deliberately focuses on the solider as a human being rather than just displaying weaponry, big tanks or guns. The mental and emotional side of warfare is explored as well as the physical and it all makes for a very sobering experience. Well worth a visit and in such a well-designed building.
Thanks must go the Museum staff for all their hard work in what was a very stimulating evening and we wish them every success.
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