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The Previously there were details of the Royal Artillery Historical Society in the [http://www.army.mod.uk/artillery/history/174323445.aspx Royal Artillery Historical Society] section of the [http://www.army.mod.uk// Army] website. This link has now disappeared. Previously it was advised that there were meetings four time times a year. In 2003 they held a presentation Issues of the [http://www.army.mod.uk/artillery/23539.aspx Gunner Magazine] give details of future meetings and the June 2012 Gunner Magazine advised that the RAHS Secretary is Lt Col R S Clayton: <nowiki>richard.clayton@twinpines.fsnet.co.uk</nowiki> Papers previously presented include "The History of 10 Assaye Battery, Royal Artillery", which was originally part of the [[Bombay Artillery]]. The paper may be accessed on Refer [[Royal Artillery#External links|External links]] below for some of the RAHS sitepapers.
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=== Royal Artillery Historical Society===
===Regimental journals===
''The Gunner'' has been published monthly since 1919. Its aims include providing a record of regimental history, social affairs, sporting activities, equipment, dress etc
''The Royal Artillery Journal'' is published twice annually, and offers a more in-depth, scientific look at continuing operations and lessons that can be learned from previous campaigns, as well as features on memorable moments and characters from the Gunners' 300 year history.<ref> [http://www.army.mod.uk/19346artillery/23539.aspx Gunner Magazine] British Army website.</ref>
Originally published from 1858 as ''Minutes of Proceedings of the Royal Artillery Institution'', the name was changed in 1905. Both series of journals are available at the British Library.
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== External Links links ==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Artillery Royal Artillery] Wikipedia<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Regiment_of_Artillery Royal Regiment of Artillery] Wikipedia<br>
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Artillery_Barracks Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, London] Wikipedia<br>
*[http://www.victorianwars.com/viewtopic.php?f=82&t=3151 Victorian Wars Forum thread] mainly about the Royal Artillery. Includes discussion of boy soldiers, images of sleeve insignia and a photograph of the Left Division of 11th Battery, 9th Brigade, Royal Artillery, India, August 1881.
*[http://www.britishmedals.us/files/lsgcra.htm Transcription of the Long Service & Good Conduct medal register for the Royal Artillery (including RA, RFA, RGA & RHA) for 1902-12] . The List includes name, year of issue, rank and regimental number. The Asplin Military History Resources
*"The History of 9 (Plassey) Battery Royal Artillery" Royal Artillery Historical Society Spring Meeting 19th April 2007. [http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/9Bty-Text-Final(1).doc Word version], [https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:oMW6oHxQ0dMJ:www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/9Bty-Text-Final(1).doc+%229+(Plassey)+Battery+Royal+Artillery%22&hl=en&gl=au&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESijGchmXekBzejlY4TQlprj38Jc5kmxQWBM-qjzCHolFAxnuXNb4m96RQFONGHBL35xIcH5UYNFTg6wpNRmr_NLFo_f8FbK475Pa_z0dFcHm7O4scjGBZTrU9PrbuOcN_iPUcpa&sig=AHIEtbQfr8o_EANBu3fSTzL-CV8TwP4_yA html version]. This regiment was originally part of the [[Bengal Artillery]].
*"The History of 10 Assaye Battery, Royal Artillery", Royal Artillery Historical Society Spring Meeting 2nd April 2003 [http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/spring03_10bty.doc Word version], [https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:Ocqiy6sSXtwJ:www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/spring03_10bty.doc+%22The+History+of+10+Assaye+Battery,+Royal+Artillery%22&hl=en&gl=au&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESjRsImmc0-sWbfLOU9-bVRv_-nTYA8kmMGVBC1I3Drcqeu-q3BAk1gk96-HAvksCq94X0MRhaX-2hUtuWhaCb9WdWC3VHIVMBfhvRtmFh4qJa92t77dZt7qFuzbKjx4giXm2VMn&sig=AHIEtbRfvaAFA5vMgxLmoCpYJf60UjdlpA html version]. This Battery was originally part of the [[Bombay Artillery]].
*"The History Of 8 (Alma) Battery Royal Artillery" Royal Artillery Historical Society Spring Meeting 22nd April 2004 [http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/spring04_8btytext.doc Word version], [https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:NuMC5bhanVcJ:www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/spring04_8btytext.doc+the+royal+artillery+historical+society&hl=en&gl=au&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESjR1Xc3RczrHdd5qP0lPZSNzVccAsvhF8p-L9350AUamx598_c1IkLoLzDyfgQc_DaUZHKLkuoN6QCmIwwAWlQekynE3yi3YIOLaJ00rMTHkNmAUmPZfenVz6NTURZ0w7dQLCqT&sig=AHIEtbQ--hYhpO86g2Kn7iJjMWBfKmTJog html version]. This Battery was raised in 1755 and immediately proceeded to India, until it returned to England in 1765. It took part in the [[2nd China War]] and the [[3rd China War|Boxer Rebellion]] in addition to further garrison duty in India.
*"The History of 1st Battery Royal Artillery (The Blazers)" Royal Artillery Historical Society Spring Meeting 26th April 2006 [http://www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/spring06_1btyra.doc Word version], [https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:f-qkTY9zeP0J:www.army.mod.uk/documents/general/spring06_1btyra.doc+%22Royal+Field+Artillery%22+change+of+battery+names+1888+1889&hl=en&gl=au&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESiHzKV9fT5Blc55gfG3l74V3d9ly2eRgDb99luQGikx6WVkSBwZXSxY8pM_SlQHzVkIAniyiRhXv_2eNQ-mW4ltZdDFIZ-PSsdRDPQC0o8-vJjoVXbVDfxmuvA2EDFMZr9wF7Lk&sig=AHIEtbTMRAk3wZwNd85W7TXUZwrHhIqaUw html version]. This Battery was in India 1926 to 1940, and was then part of the Divisional Artillery of the 5th Indian Division
====Individuals====
*Photographs from Soldiers of the Queen: [http://www.soldiersofthequeen.com/page4-India.html The Jewel in the Crown]
