by edencamp | Apr 2, 2021 | Blog
This week’s #ForgottenFriday sees the launch of our ‘Share a Story’ month, where we bring to life some of the personal accounts we have here at Eden Camp! We will sharing written letters, photos, and stories through in different ways across our...
by edencamp | Apr 1, 2021 | News
Operation Simples: The proposed use of Meerkats to aid escapes of Allied PoWs during World War Two. Numerous different animal species have been rightly honoured for their devotion to duty and acts of courage during war. Indeed, the founder of the PDSA, Maria Dicken...
by edencamp | Mar 26, 2021 | Blog
Prisoner of War Post | Kriegsgefangenenpost During WW2, those captured as prisoners of war by the Allies were able to communicate with loved ones by the prisoner camp’s mail. This is a fine example of a German POW from our sister camp no. 172, the Dog & Duck in...
by edencamp | Mar 12, 2021 | Blog
POWS PASSED GO AND GOT OUT OF JAIL! In December 1939, three months after the start of World War Two, MI9, the branch of the secret service responsible for escape and evasion, was set up. It was the duty of all British servicemen captured by the enemy to escape if...
by edencamp | Mar 8, 2021 | News
Visit Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum from the comfort of your own classroom! This year, Eden Camp is branching out into the digital hemisphere to create a unique and alternative experience for schools. This brand-new resource is designed to be used at your own...
