The group put on a one day display outside the museum on the 14th May. The intention of the event was to the profile of the museum.
York Army Museum
We were given permission by York City Council to display on the grass at the foot of Clifford's Tower opposite the museum entrance.
We had a good turn out and put on the usual, infantry kit and equipment display. Adam very kindly lent his Jeep for the day and Bill brought his radio Jeep to provide communications support.
The weather was kind to us and we got a lot more interest than I was expecting. Some conversations were quite difficult, I had forgotten how many tourists you get in York. Sadly I was unable to talk to any of our Polish visitors in their native language.
Rob and Dave L seemed to be talking non-stop to interested passers-by!
SSAFA were out collecting for armed forces personnel and their families. We were able to put a couple of collecting buckets out and raise a few pounds.
We also had the pleasure of meeting and having a chance to talk to the very lively Ken Smith.
All in all the day went well and there was an improvement in the number of paying visitors through the museum door.
For me, this is a very worthwhile cooperation with what is the East Yorks Regimental Museum. I would like to think that this can become a regular event.
Cpl Lycett
Photos from the event can be viewed here
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