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Cold War Tank Roars into Nottinghamshire Museum
3 Dec, 2025
Summary
- A 51-tonne Centurion Mk13 tank is arriving at a military museum.
- The tank was used by units commemorated by the Royal Lancers.
- Public invited to witness tank's arrival on Wednesday afternoon.
A 51-tonne Centurion Mk13 tank, a relic from the Cold War era, is set to become the newest exhibit at the Royal Lancers and Nottinghamshire Yeomanry (RLNY) Museum in Nottinghamshire. Transported from the Tank Museum in Dorset, the tank will be placed near another existing exhibit at Thoresby Park.
This particular model of Centurion, built between 1946 and 1962, served globally and was used by the very units that the RLNY museum honors, including The Royal Lancers and The Sherwood Rangers Yeomanry. The site at Thoresby Park has historical military significance, having been used for training during World Wars I and II.
Restoration efforts by volunteers are planned to commence once the tank is positioned. An official unveiling is anticipated in 2026, following a funding appeal for approximately £4,000 to address minor corrosion. The public is invited to observe the tank's arrival on Wednesday afternoon.
