The Fusilier Museum renames gallery in memory of Colonel Eric Davidson

The Fusilier Museum, Bury has renamed its Lancashire Fusilier gallery the Eric Davidson gallery in his honour.

Long term trustee, supporter and friend of the museum, Colonel Eric Davidson MBE DL sadly passed away in May following a brave battle with cancer.

Colonel Eric was a time-honoured trustee at The Fusilier Museum and helped raised the initial funds to move the museum from its former home at Wellington Barracks to its current town centre location in Moss Street. During his time as a trustee, Eric was also involved with several regimental activities over the years including organising the annual Gallipoli and Minden commemorations in the town. He also founded the Band and Corps of Drums of the Lancashire Fusiliers in 1997 and became their president – a role he continued to perform until his passing earlier this year.

Colonel Brian Gorski, Chairman of The Fusilier Museum said, “Colonel Eric has been a key supporter and trustee of the Fusilier Museum for the last 25 years. We owe so much to him for his continued support, guidance and friendship throughout this time and he has undoubtedly played a fundamental role in our success. We wanted to do something to honour his contribution and create a lasting legacy for many years to come so renaming the LF gallery after him was the obvious thing to do.”

Natalie Davidson, Col Eric’s granddaughter added “The Davidson family are extremely proud and humbled by the renaming of the gallery.  We feel it’s a lovely fitting tribute to show appreciation for all the hard work he did and that it will be a lasting memory for all the family, friends and visitors to see and reflect on for many years to come.”

The Fusilier Museum in Bury, Lancashire, is home to the collections of XX The Lancashire Fusiliers and the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers. Documenting over 300 years of history and heritage through permanent and temporary exhibitions, the Museum tells the rich and fascinating stories of the people who have served and continue to service in the Regiments.

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