A MUSEUM dedicated to the memories of generations of Lancashire front-line soldiers has been given a top visitor award for the third year in a row.

Judges from Visit England gave accreditation once again to the Lancashire Infantry Museum under their quality assurance scheme.

The museum is based at Preston’s Fulwood Barracks, Watling Street Road, Preston, and represents the county’s former infantry divisions, including the Queen’s Lancashire, Lancashire (Prince of Wales Volunteers) and East Lancashire.

An unannounced inspection found the museum ‘offers the visitor an overall very good quality experience’.

Especially commended were displays on the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment’s deployment in Afghanistan, and the chances offered to youngsters to dress up in related costumes.

Museum curator Jane Davies said: “We are delighted that our efforts to make this the best military museum in the north west have again been recognised.”

New developments are planned at the museum as the centenary of the beginning of the First World War approaches.

The museum is open throughout the year (except for two weeks over Christmas and New Year) from 10am to 4pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, or by appointment.