Since the 17th century, the British Army has deployed around the world. But nowhere has conflict been more decisive to the fate of the British Isles than in Europe.
On this guided gallery tour, Edward Richards will chart the history of the British Army in Europe. He will reveal how, from its earliest days, the Army engaged in European warfare with the aim of securing the safety of the British Isles.
Edward will walk you through the gallery, taking in objects relating to events as diverse as the Battle of Waterloo, the First World War and the conflicts in Bosnia and Kosovo.
Edward Richards has been delivering BSL tours in museums and galleries since 2002, including Tate Modern and the Design Museum.