Royal Navy Police and
Regulating Branch Museum
The Museum was first established by Ian and Jill Rigby, when the Regulating School moved from its base at HMS EXCELLENT to the Joint Service Police School at Southwick Park, formerly HMS DRYAD.
William G Dick was appointed Curator in 2013 by Commander Craig Moran, Provost Marshall Navy.
The aim of the Museum is to enhance the history of the Royal Navy Police and Regulating Branch.
In recognition of the importance of the Museum and efforts of the Curator and Museum team, on 18 June 2018, Vice Admiral Sir Alan Massey former Second Sea Lord graciously agreed to become Patron of the Royal Navy Police and Regulatory Branch Museum and the Regulating Branch and Royal Navy Police Association.
In addition to the safe hands of the Curator, Patron, serving members and the veteran community provide support and assistance to further build and strengthen the legacy over time.
A Curators welcome
The aim of the Museum is to enhance the history of the Royal Naval Police past and present long term.
Rich in both heritage and history, greatly supported by many, the Museum sets out to acquire and secure valuable content and items appertaining to a very specialised field where the number of stories and items, of historic interest are many. The Museum has numerous Artefacts dating back to the Boer war.Website visitors and members can find information of historical and personal interest relating to life in the Police branch of the Royal Navy. Thank you for your interest and please consider joining the Association.
A rich history
The aim of the Museum is to enhance the history of the Royal Naval Police past and present long term.
Let our Curator walk you through a snapshot of the rich history contained within the walls of the museum, now available in part through the website, Facebook group and members area which provides a deeper dive into various material based on historical events, from Royal visits, service life and the rare spy!
From history to current day
Building on it’s knowledge or connections with naval history and natural evolution.
Whenever changes are afoot, the Museum aims to keep track of change and once published, communicate it across the museum and association members where appropriate.
Current plans include the creation of fact sheets to expand upon the history, events and people. Exciting times ahead for our Curator and his team.
Ceremony and support
In recent years, the Museum has increasingly welcomed representatives from serving, veteran and their families in addition to members supporting charitable communities.
One special event connected to the Royal Navy Police Branch, A memorial artwork unveiling for Master at Arms B Welsh, D088134X, HMS SHEFFIELD, took place inside the Brian Welsh Courts Martial Suite on Wed 8 May 19, at The Defence School of Policing and Guarding and included a presentation provided by members of the Royal Naval Police Initial Course.
The royal navy police and REGULATING BRANCH MUSEUM
Remembering
The ceremony and unveiling of the artwork carried out in memory of the late MAA Brian Welsh and HMS SHEFFIELD, who tragically made the ultimate sacrifice during the Falklands Conflict in 1982 alongside fellow Shipmates and remain on eternal patrol, forever remembered.
Here are a few photographs of the day.
Bravo Zulu
The Patron of the Royal Navy Police and Regulating Branch Museum, Vice Admiral Sir Alan Massey KCB CBE and Provost Mashal (Navy), Commander Jack Hawkins attended, and members of HMS SHEFFIELD Association, the Regulating Branch and Royal Navy Police Association, Trustees of the Royal Navy Police & Regulating Branch Museum.
More importantly, we had the privilege of the attendance of the late MAA Welsh’s family and Ex-LReg Mr D Roberts who served with MAA Brian Welsh on-board HMS SHEFFIELD.
