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HorsePower, The Museum of The King's Royal Hussars

Name: HorsePower, The Museum of The King's Royal Hussars
Address: Peninsula Barracks, Wi******er, SO238TS, GB
Telephone: +441962828541
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Welcome to the Museum of The King's Royal Hussars in Wi******er.

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01962 828539 Visit HorsePower, the Museum of The King’s Royal Hussars, with its stunning displays of life size models, inter-active exhibits, medals, swords, magnificent uniforms and fascinating photographs which show how the Cavalry of horse and sabre developed into the modern armoured regiment of today. Trace the

history of seven famous regiments over a period of 300 years and marvel at the great heroes who won the Victoria Cross for their valour. The dramatic exploits of men who fought in the Peninsular War, the Charge of the Light Brigade, the two World Wars are revealed and much more besides. Follow the story of the men and horses of the 10th Hussars, 11th Hussars, 14th Hussars, 20th Hussars, 14th/20th King's Hussars, Royal Hussars and the King's Royal Hussars! You will find all of this in Hampshire’s only museum of Cavalry, located within the grand setting of Peninsula Square, a site full of military heritage. Visitors to HorsePower Museum may wonder why there are no exhibits devoted to The 14th/20th King’s Hussars and its predecessor regiments. The 14th/20th collection used to be displayed in the Museum of Lancashire in Preston until it was closed. The collection was then moved to our store in Wi******er and we are working behind the scenes to display it as an integral part of the story of The King’s Royal Hussars. Once our re-design plans are confirmed and funding is available, we will post regular updates on our website and social media.

02/09/2026

✨New Museum Highlight✨

With research completed for a family history enquiry, we are pleased to bring to you our newest article - fascinating history and service of RSM Byron Edward Rabjohn, 20th Hussars.

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01/09/2026

The HorsePower team was pleased to welcome another exciting visitor to the Museum last week! 🏛

This is the 3x Great-Grand Niece of Sergeant George Loy Smith, 11th Hussars. Smith served with the Regiment for 26 years, from 1833 to 1859. He was present at the Battle of Balaclava and the Charge of the Light Brigade, with his personal diary being our best account of what happened to the 11th (it is also currently on display in the Museum). Smith was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, and, after leaving the 11th, he became a Yeoman of the Guard.

His Grand Niece very kindly brought his Book of Common Prayer for us to view. We are grateful to her for sharing this with us, and we are also pleased that we were able to give her more details of Sergeant Smith's service.

HorsePower Museum is open Mondays-Saturdays, 10am-4pm. Entry is £5 with KRH personnel and children under 16 going free. 🎫

28/08/2026

🥸 Moustache of the Month - Captain H.B. Abadie, 11th Hussars 🥸

Captain Harry Bertram Abadie joined the 11th Hussars on 5th October 1892 as a 2nd Lieutenant. He was promoted to Lieutenant in September 1894. He served with the Chitral relief force in 1895 as an assistant transport officer, in the North Western Frontier of India Campaign (1897-98), and in the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1900) as a special service officer.

Abadie was present at the action of Elandslaagte 21st October 1899, and also took part in the defence of Ladysmith. He is mentioned in despatches from February 1900, knoting his service as Staff Officer for Water Supplies during the siege.

In March he was appointed aide-de-camp to Lieutenant-General Sir Archibald Hunter, Commander of the 10th Division. He was mentioned once more in despatches in September 1901, and was (posthumously) awarded the Distinguished Service Order in October 1901.

Abadie unfortunately died of enteric (typhoid) fever on 25th February 1901, on his way home to England. He was buried at Colesberg, but has many memorials across England:- on his family grave in Eastbourne, on a family memorial in Canterbury Cathedral, on the South Africa Gate memorial at Wi******er College, and in the South Africa Chapel at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

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27/08/2026

Did you guess correctly? This weeks object is a combination cigarette and lighter case, featuring an engraving of a map of the British occupation zone in Germany. 🇩🇪

This specific item belonged to 14th/20th Hussars soldier, who was deployed to the British Zone between 1945-1947.

Want to see the object for yourself? We are open every week, Mondays-Saturdays, 10am-4pm. Entry is £5, with KRH Personnel and children under 16 going free.

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26/08/2026

This month the Museum was honoured to receive a visit from Patrick Scott, ex-11th Hussars.

Patrick was kind enough to share some of his family history with us during his visit, and was pleased to see the 1965 11H guidon on display, as he attended the Guidon Parade in Hohne that same year.

He is photographed here in the museum with the guidon, and also provided us with this photograph of himself (middle), his mother (right), and grandfather (left) in Hohne, 1965. His grandfather was SQMS Walter Edward Hughes, who also served with the 11th Hussars, from 24th September 1906-25th May 1926.

We are always delighted to be visited by those with a regimental connection, it is wonderful to hear your stories and memories of your time serving. Thank you again to Patrick for his visit and sharing his history with us.

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25/08/2026

This week's comes from our Post-War case.

Have an idea of what it might be? Let us know in the comments.

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24/08/2026

Brand new in the Museum - Kids' Activity Trail Station

The Museum team has set up a new trail station in the front of the Museum. Here you can pick up a variety of activity sheets to deepen your engagement with the history on display.

From our Little Trooper's Trail for our younger visitors, to the Hussar Hunt, there are activities catered to all ages. Grab your sheet, clipboard, and pencil, and discover the fascinating history of the Hussars! ✨

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21/08/2026

Our last Summer Badge Making Workshop has been moved to Monday 24th August. 🎨

Join us from 10:30am-12pm to learn about the history of fundraising badges in the military and make your own pin button badge. This is included in museum entry (£5 for adults, free for KRH personnel and children under 16).

We look forward to seeing you soon.

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20/08/2026

Did you guess correctly? This week's museum object is a Carrier Pigeon Message Case.

The British Army used carrier and messenger pigeons throughout the First and Second World Wars. This is a hard carboard case (below) with a message capsule & leg strap (above). You can see how it would have worked on the pigeon pictured here.

This particular pigeon message case belonged to Corporal George Routledge, 14th/20th Hussars.

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19/08/2026

To accompany our brand new temporary display 'Mounts and Mascots: The Hussars and Their Pets', we have put up a new trail. 🐾

Dotted around the museum are these circular panels, giving you further information on the animal stories not yet mentioned in the display itself. How many can you find? Who's story is your favourite? Let us know below!

You can visit the museum, and our temporary display, Mondays-Saturdays, 10am-4pm. Museum entry is £5, with KRH Personnel and Children under 16 going free!

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Address

Peninsula Barracks
Wi******er
SO238TS

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

+441962828541

Website

http://www.horsepowermuseum.co.uk/, https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/26274#!/DonationDetails

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