The Muckleburgh Military Collection

History
The museum is located on the site of the World War Two and post-war Weybourne Anti Aircraft Training Camp. Weybourne Camp is
north west of the coastal village of Weybourne. The site was first used in 1935 by the Anti Aircraft Division of the Territorial Army as a
temporary summer camp. In 1937 and as a result of the growing threat of war, it was decided to make the camp permanent and more fixed
structures and defences were erected. During World War Two the camp was surrounded by a perimeter anti-tank ditch and defended by a
system of gun emplacements and barbed wire. The interior of the camp consisted of groups of Nissen huts, barracks and other military buildings.
The cliff top to the north was covered by a line of heavy anti-aircraft guns and batteries, slit trenches and pillboxes. As the war dragged on
defences at Weybourne Camp became more complex and were altered regularly and significantly throughout the Second World War.
In 1941 the camp was visited by Winston Churchill. During the war a grass airstrip was laid out which is still used.
The camp was still used for gunnery until 1960. Much of the camp and its defences are now demolished.

The Museum
When Weybourne Camp closed, the site was acquired by Berry Savory with his son Michael. At the time of the museum's opening
in 1988, the principal display consisted of 30 vehicles and a small room describing the camp history. The museum has expanded to include over
120 artillery pieces, tanks and other vehicles, many of which are in working order.

The Muckleburgh Military Collection is home to The Suffolk and Norfolk Yeomanry collection, the North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group and numerous special displays. The vehicles, museum site, and its unspoilt 300 acres has been used for
television films, documentaries and dramas.

Telephone : 01263 588210 - Shop : 01263 588284
Email : info@muckleburgh.co.uk

Muckleburgh Tank Collection


	About the Muckleburgh Military Collection
The Muckleburgh Collection, the UK's largest privately owned working Military Collection with 25 Tanks all in working order. Why not come and visit us by landing at our Airstrip, there's so much to see!

Sir Michael Savory Sir Michael Savory, the Managing Partner of the Muckleburgh Collection comes from a family with a long history of military service. Michaels Father, Berry, who jointly founded the Collection and sadly died in 1998, served in the RAF in WWII as a Squadron Leader and was on the planning staff for Op OVERLORD, the D-Day invasion of mainland Europe. His uncle also served in WWII in the King’s Own Royal Regiment, Norfolk Yeomanry and saw service throughout North West Norfolk. Michael spent his early years in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) before entering the financial services industry straight from school. He was elected Lord Mayor of the City of London in 2004 and held, until 2011, the Honorary Colonelship of The London Regiment. Since retiring from the City of London he has devoted time to the development of the Collection. The Team The fulltime team at Muckleburgh is also supported by an extensive team of volunteer helpers, including Major Gary Walker MBE TD RA (V) a long serving Yeomanry Officer who has specific responsibility for the Suffolk and Norfolk Yeomanry Collection and Joe Bridge and expert in web and graphical design, who provides the back up technical support for the Collection. The Muckleburgh Collection, the UK's largest privately owned working Military Collection with 25 Tanks all in working order. Why not come and visit us by landing at our Airstrip, there's so much to see! Including tanks, armoured cars, bombs, artillery and missiles used by the allied armies during World War II. It incorporates the Suffolk and Norfolk Yeomanry Museum of uniforms, weapons, photographs and documents, RAF Reconnaissance and Air Sea Rescue and Marine Craft. There are items of artillery used in the Falkland Islands and uniforms, weapons and other equipment recovered from coalition and Iraqi armies in the Gulf War. Some post-war aircraft on display with a unique collection of model ships. Tank demonstrations and Rides make it an exciting days visit.
History The museum is located on the site of the World War Two and post-war Weybourne Anti Aircraft Training Camp. Weybourne Camp is north west of the coastal village of Weybourne. The site was first used in 1935 by the Anti Aircraft Division of the Territorial Army as a temporary summer camp. In 1937 and as a result of the growing threat of war, it was decided to make the camp permanent and more fixed structures and defences were erected. During World War Two the camp was surrounded by a perimeter anti-tank ditch and defended by a system of gun emplacements and barbed wire. The interior of the camp consisted of groups of Nissen huts, barracks and other military buildings. The cliff top to the north was covered by a line of heavy anti-aircraft guns and batteries, slit trenches and pillboxes. As the war dragged on defences at Weybourne Camp became more complex and were altered regularly and significantly throughout the Second World War. In 1941 the camp was visited by Winston Churchill. During the war a grass airstrip was laid out which is still used. The camp was still used for gunnery until 1960. Much of the camp and its defences are now demolished. The Museum When Weybourne Camp closed, the site was acquired by Berry Savory with his son Michael. At the time of the museum's opening in 1988, the principal display consisted of 30 vehicles and a small room describing the camp history. The museum has expanded to include over 120 artillery pieces, tanks and other vehicles, many of which are in working order. The Muckleburgh Military Collection is home to The Suffolk and Norfolk Yeomanry collection, the North Norfolk Amateur Radio Group and numerous special displays. The vehicles, museum site, and its unspoilt 300 acres has been used for television films, documentaries and dramas. Telephone : 01263 588210 - Shop : 01263 588284 Email : info@muckleburgh.co.uk