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Forgotten Friday – The Occupation of Czechoslovakia

13th Mar 2024

On 15th March, 1939, Nazi Germany, violated the Munich Agreement of 1938 and occupied the remaining Czechoslovakia. This event, known as the German occupation of Czechoslovakia, led to the establishment of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia. The occupation marked a significant step in Hitler’s expansionist policies and ultimately contributed to the outbreak of the Second World War.

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Eden Camp opening with a bang this Easter with Living History Weekend and Interactive Workshops!

12th Mar 2024

Eden Camp Modern History Museum, renowned for its immersive exhibitions, is delighted to announce a spectacular Easter line up of family activities, featuring the popular Living History Weekend and a series of engaging educational workshops.

Forgotten Friday – Hidden In Plain Sight By Trish Wade

15th Feb 2024

This year is the 80th anniversary of ‘The Great Escape’ when Prisoners of War from Stalag Luft III planned and carried out an audacious escape, tunnelling out of the POW Camp.  It was a bold and daring plan which came together on the night of 24th/25th March 1944.  This seems an appropriate time to explore some of the ingenuity that went into help making escapes from the camps and helping evaders possible.

Forgotten Friday – Dog Tags

6th Dec 2023

Its Friday! Which means its #ForgottenFriday.. Today we are delving into the history of dog tags! Did you know… The idea of an embalming tag was proven to be the reason dog tags were invented? Read more below to find out…

Forgotten Friday – Gas Masks

20th Nov 2023

Gas played a major role in WWI, meaning that in 1939 a lot of men carried the horrible memories of the horrors of a gas attack in which they suffered not many years prior. Some were even blinded by gas such as mustard or chlorine gas. While countless more suffered breathing difficulties throughout their lives.