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United Services Museum
In its day the Royal United Services Museum was regarded as the biggest and most important in the country, apart from the British Museum. It was started by the Duke of Wellington in 1831 and housed 9, 000 artefacts. however, most of its artefacts had been dispersed to other museums by 1962
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© Mary Evans / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection Mary Evans / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
1831 1962 Artefacts Biggest Dispersed Housed Important Museums Regarded Services Started Wellington
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning selection of poster prints from the Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image showcases the grandeur of the Royal United Services Museum, a historic landmark in the heart of London. Once the largest and most significant military museum in the country, apart from the British Museum, this poster is a must-have for history enthusiasts and military aficionados alike. Add a touch of history and character to your walls with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints. Experience the past in vibrant detail and bring the stories of the Royal United Services Museum to life in your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the grandeur and historical significance of the Royal United Services Museum in its heyday. Established in 1831 by the Duke of Wellington, the museum was once considered the largest and most important in the country, apart from the British Museum. Housed within its impressive walls were an impressive 9,000 artefacts, each telling a story of military history and tradition. The Duke of Wellington, a renowned military leader and a hero of the Battle of Waterloo, played a pivotal role in the museum's inception. His vision was to create a space where the military past could be preserved and celebrated. The museum's collection spanned from ancient weapons and armour to uniforms and decorations, providing a comprehensive overview of military history. Sadly, by 1962, most of the museum's valuable artefacts had been dispersed to other institutions. Despite this, the photograph serves as a reminder of the museum's former glory and its significant contribution to the preservation of military history in the UK. The empty halls and dusty shelves in the background add to the melancholic atmosphere, highlighting the passage of time and the loss of a once-great institution. This photograph, from the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past and invites us to reflect on the importance of preserving our historical heritage for future generations.
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