I was on holiday in Coldstream a few weeks ago and took a few pictures at the Coldstream Guards Museum. Thought others on PF may find them useful as reference etc. The museum itself is very small (one room really) so I wouldn't suggest making a special trip for it but if you're in the area it's worth a visit. There are several nicely done mannequins showing how the regiment looked through the ages and a good diorama of the guards defending Hougoumont. I have also added a couple of photos of the memorial which is found in the memorial park - I was lucky enough to stay opposite it.






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Mat

Thanks for posting Mat.

Nice one, cheers

Those have to be the best fullsize mannequins I've seen for years. Thanks for the pics.

The Lance-Corporal in particular looks incredibly life-like. In Guards parlance he is in good order.

Pete

Hi Tony - yes they really are very good. Think they are getting better everywhere these days. Just a shame I couldn't get images of the others too.
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Mat

Pete - glad you approve, the mannequin was very impressive when stood infront of him, almost no difference to seeing the guards on sentry duty outside the palaces!
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Mat

I always like the look of the Slade Wallace Equiptment .....looks really Smart

But it was very unpopular with the Guardsmen. More kit to Blanco! Apparently discontinuing its use was the one good thing Edward VIII did in his short reign (at least according to the Guards).

Pete