Free Remembrance Events This November

Find out how to research army medal sets, get hands-on with military themed crafts, join our Veterans café, explore the amazing collections of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry spanning over 200 years and discover how to research your army ancestors. All completely free!

Medal Identification and Research Workshop

• When: Wednesday 6 November, 10am – 12 noon
• Where: City of Doncaster Archives

Find out more about identifying medals of the British Army and researching why they were awarded using examples from the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Collection.

Free, booking required | Medal Identification and Research Workshop

Military Art Club

• When: Saturday 9 November, 10.30am – 12.30pm
• Where: Danum Gallery, Library and Museum

Join us for a FREE family art session with local artist Mandy Keating. Create art inspired by Doncaster’s military history and make your own soldier model!

Free, no need to book | Military Art Club

King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Research and Collections Centre Open Day

• When: Wednesday 13 November, 10am – 4pm
• Where: City of Doncaster Archives

Discover the fascinating collection of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. Learn more about researching the military history of our ancestors.

King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Research and Collection Centre Open Day

Military History Research Surgery

• When: Monday 18 November, slots available between 10am – 4pm
• Where: Online

Not sure where to start with researching your army ancestors? Hitting a brick wall with your research? Book a 30-minute video call with our military history curator to get advice on your next steps. Slots available between 10 am and 4pm.

Free, booking required | Military History Research Surgery

Veterans Cafe

• When: Friday 22 November, 10.30am – 12.30pm
• Where: Danum Gallery, Library and Museum

Have a cuppa, share your memories and meet other veterans. These relaxed social sessions are open to veterans of any branch of the armed forces. Connect with other veterans, get hands-on with museum objects and discover stories from Yorkshire’s military past.

No booking required, just drop in | Veterans Cafe 

King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Medal Room Tours

• When: Wednesday 27 November, tours at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm
• Where: City of Doncaster Archives

Explore the amazing medal collection of the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and discover amazing true stories of bravery and heroism.  

Free, no need to book | King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Medal Room Tours

Discover more events happening around Doncaster over on our Your Life Doncaster Events page.