The Napoleonic Wars | QRH Museum

The Napoleonic Wars

The Napoleonic Wars were a series of major conflicts pitting the French Empire and its allies, led by Napoleon I, against a fluctuating array of European powers formed into various coalitions, financed and usually led by the United Kingdom.

Obituary: WO2 W. W. Grimshaw

13th December 2022

3rd The King's Own Hussars, In Memoriam, The Napoleonic Wars

In Memoriam

7th HUSSARS: WATERLOO 18th JUNE 1815

25th July 2019

7th Queen's Own Hussars, Regimental Battle Honours, The Napoleonic Wars

On the eve of the Battle of Waterloo the 7th were given the charge on the advancing enemy, the French 2nd regiment of lancers …

We’d love to hear your stories, or experiences, about your time with the serving regiment, or one of our antecedent regiments.

Stories can relate to, but are not limited to:

* your experiences whilst serving;
* family life, home or overseas;
* places you enjoy visiting;
* or, photos of 5 objects that mean something to you and tell the story of who you are.

Your stories will be used as inspiration for future exhibitions, or even feature in the “articles” section.

You can send your entries in a range of formats such as photographs, artwork, drawings, in writing or via a short video.

To submit your stories, in the first instance, please phone the Curator on: 01926 402459.

Please note: By submitting any creative work or inspiration to this campaign, you are giving permission for your work to be used in future exhibitions and to be shared on the website.