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50 years of Rushmoor Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Explore the people, places, and stories that have shaped Aldershot and Farnborough over the past five decades at the Rushmoor 50 Exhibition. Marking the 50th anniversary of the borough’s formation in 1974, this vibrant display brings local history to life through five themed sections…

• Farnborough Town - its growth, culture, and community
• Farnborough Aviation - pioneering flight and aerospace innovation
• Aldershot Military - the town’s role as the Home of the British Army
• Aldershot Town - civic pride and everyday life
• Rushmoor - shared heritage and future aspirations

Curated and written by leading local historians, the exhibition features photographs and stories from local archives. Drop in and discover your borough’s story.

This event is part of Rushmoor Heritage Festival, where over 60 events, talks, tours and activities bring Aldershot and Farnborough's remarkable past to life.
event dateToday to Sunday 20 September
venue addressThe Meads Shopping Centre, Farnborough, Hampshire GU14 7SJ
event timesFri 11 Sep:09.00 - 17.30; Sat 12 Sep:09.00 - 17.30; Sun 13 Sep:10.00 - 16.00; Mon 14 Sep:09.00 - 17.30; Tues 15 Sep:09.00 - 17.30; Wed 16 Sep:09.00 - 17.30; Thu 17 Sep:09.00 - 17.30; Fri 18 Sep:09.00 - 17.30; Sat 19 Sep:09.00 - 17.30; Sun 20 Sep:10.00 - 16.00; Free Entry.
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