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#ForgottenFriday – Short Stories

#ForgottenFriday – Short Stories

In today’s #ForgottenFriday we are shining a light onto three different war stories that you may not know! Follow the experiences of a midwife in Auschwitz, a 12-year-old Gunner in the US Navy, and a brave carrier pigeon called Winkie. Stanisława Leszczyńska: A Polish...
#ForgottenFriday – September 11

#ForgottenFriday – September 11

Today in commemoration we are looking into the September 11 attacks and its history and effect upon the whole world 20 years on. Whilst our museum focuses predominantly on the events and lives throughout WW2, we also explore modern conflicts. Look out for more...
#ForgottenFriday – Dogs in WW2

#ForgottenFriday – Dogs in WW2

On today’s #ForgottenFriday we are focusing on Dogs in WW2 after inspiration from our ARP warden Gav, and Indie the rescue dog! Throughout history animals have accompanied men into combat as modes of transport and communication, protectors, and companions. They have...
#ForgottenFriday – Wartime Love Letters

#ForgottenFriday – Wartime Love Letters

Today’s #Forgotten Friday focuses on the relationship between two wartime sweethearts, Bert and Betty, the subjects of our upcoming performance over August bank holiday Letters From Betty. Summer, our Archivist, talks about her experience and first impressions...
Be Amazing Arts presents ‘Letters From Betty’

Be Amazing Arts presents ‘Letters From Betty’

  Inspired by the love letters of Bert and Betty, Letters From Betty is a promenade multi-media live performance told from a Naval sailor’s perspective, of day to day life during World War 2. Join us as we follow Bert’s journey from Navy training, to active duty...