by edencamp | Oct 8, 2021 | Blog
Today’s #ForgottenFriday takes us back 82 years ago to the day… 8th October 1939 Hitler’s annexation decree: we are looking at what happened in the annexation of Polish areas and Hitler’s aims during the start of the Second World War. Search...
by edencamp | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog
For today’s #ForgottenFriday, with it being #National Smile Day, we thought we would explore the ways the British public boosted morale during the hardship of WW2. Britain re-created the First World War ‘Ministry of Information’ for the duration of the Second World...
by edencamp | Sep 24, 2021 | Blog
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...
by edencamp | Sep 10, 2021 | Blog
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...
by edencamp | Sep 3, 2021 | Blog
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...
by edencamp | Aug 20, 2021 | Blog
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...
