Further and Higher Education
The Corps of Royal Engineers has a unique history within
the British armed forces which is reflected in the diversity
of both the Museum's collection and the contents of
its Library that has been in existence since 1813. All
these offer interesting and rewarding research opportunities
to academics and students in Further and Higher Education.
The Museum collection allows the researcher to study such matters as
- Mechanical design.
- Garment design.
- Social history.
- The Mulberry harbours used during the D Day landings.
In the Library the researcher can study a diversity of subjects such as:
- Military and Civil engineering
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- Military and Social history.
- 19th century Empire building.
- Early developments of aeronautics and photography.
- Military use of railways, traction engines and ports.
- Development of armoured vehicles.
- Victorian prison, hospital and barrack design.
- Military signal, telegraph, wireless and postal
communications.
- Development of the ordnance survey and international
boundary commissions.
For work experience you may be interested in our Student Placement Opportunities (pdf 18kb)
For more details please contact the Deputy Curator (Education & Events).
More information can be found on the following:
- Collection pages.
- History pages.
- Research pages.
- Learning Services Charges
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Contact details
Deputy Curator (Education & Events)
Royal Engineers Museum
Prince Arthur Road
Gillingham
Kent
ME4 4UG
Tel: 01634 822312
Fax: 01634 822371
Email: education@re-museum.co.uk
Kent Institute of Art and Design students
learning design from the Canadian and African costumes
in the galleries
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An endorsement from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers
| "The Institution of Mechanical Engineers endorses the work of the Royal Engineers Museum, Library and Archive in raising young people's interest in engineering. Engineers underpin our modern way of life and are vital to our health, wealth and security. They will play a critical role in solving the challenges we face as a society - so helping to build a sustainable future. The new 14-19 Engineering Diploma offers a great opportunity for young people to investigate the challenges and opportunities offered by engineering careers and the Institution would encourage schools and colleges to use the facilities of the Royal Engineers Museum which can help to enhance their students' learning experience." |
Contact IMechE at www.imeche.org
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