Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber
Imphal Barracks
In or near York.
Imphal Barracks — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- York · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Imphal Barracks is a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
The Kohima Museum, located in Imphal Barracks, commemorates the Burma Campaign of World War II, focusing on the Battle of Kohima. It features a unique collection of memorabilia, including war diaries, uniforms, and artifacts related to the British 2nd Division's experiences during the conflict.
Place summary
Imphal Barracks is a military museum located in Yorkshire. It showcases the history and heritage of the British Army, with a focus on the Yorkshire Regiment. The site offers insights into military life and the evolution of the army's role in the region.
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Background
History
Cavalry barracks were built in Fulford as part of the British response to the threat of the French Revolution and were completed in 1795, but these have now been largely demolished. The infantry barracks, which were built between 1877 and 1878, were initially the depot of the 14th Regiment of Foot who arrived from Bradford Moor Barracks in 1878. Following the Childers Reforms, the 14th Regiment of Foot evolved to become the West Yorkshire Regiment with its depot at the barracks in 1881. Under the Cardwell Reforms the two battalions of the 25th (Sussex) Regiment of Foot also established a depot at the barracks but following the Childers Reforms that regiment evolved to become the King's Own…
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- Coordinates
- 53.9436, -1.0739
- District
- York
- Parish
- York, unparished area
- Postcode
- YO10 4HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Central
- Phone
- 01904 665806
- Established
- 1877
- Nearest railway station
- York — 2 km
- Official site
- www.kohimamuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Imphal Barracks (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Imphal Barracks?
- Imphal Barracks is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO10 4HD), in the parish of York, unparished area.
- What is Imphal Barracks?
- Imphal Barracks — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Imphal Barracks?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO10 4HD.
- When was Imphal Barracks built?
- Built or established in 1877.
- Who owns Imphal Barracks?
- Imphal Barracks is owned by {{army|United Kingdom}}.
- How do I get to Imphal Barracks?
- The nearest railway station is York, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO10 4HD.