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Wagoners' Museum

This little museum, which is in the entrance area to Sledmere House, tells the story of the Wagoners' Special Reserve with photographs, papers, memorabilia and a medal collection. Sir Mark Sykes' uniform is also on display.

The Wagoners' Special Reserve was the brainchild of Sir Mark Sykes 6th Baronet and these men became some of the first to go abroad in the First World War, driving the horse drawn wagons with supplies of food, fodder and ammunition for the frontline.

The museum is of interest to all. As far as we know this is the only museum devoted to a Special Reserve. It is now run by a Charitable Trust which relies on voluntary contributions. If you would like to help our work with a donation please get in touch with the Curator.

  • Open in season with Sledmere House
  • Official Wagoners' Museum
  • Resource for Wagoners' families
HIGHLIGHTS
Click below to view some of the museum collection online
Free to visit the Wagoners Museum tells the story of the Wagoners' Special Reserve with photographs, papers, memorabilia and a fine medal collection.
'Wagoners' Centenary Open Day' to commemorate the founding of the Wagoners' Special Reserve in 1913.
What's On
Sat 4 May - Sun 27 Oct
Start the church trail at St Mary's Sledmere, with its lavish interior, and visit the exhibition at Sledmere House –– the home of Sir Tatton Sykes 5th Bt who embarked on this ambitious programme of church restoration and building in the Wolds, using the finest craftsman of his day. Free trail leaflet available More Details...
Sat 29 Jun - Sun 30 Jun
Step back in time to the 1940s and 1950s. Experience living and fighting in wartime Britain. Attractions include working horse, vintage cars and bicycles, large 1940s farming machinery display and model railway exhibition in the Library and much more. More Details...
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