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Temporary Closure Notice

Temporary Closure Notice

Notice of Temporary Closure Due to necessary restoration and construction works, we have made the difficult decision to close the Museum to the public* for the winter period. With the ongoing restoration works across the 80 year old site, as well as the construction...
#ForgottenFriday – Occupied Poland

#ForgottenFriday – Occupied Poland

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...
#ForgottenFriday – Morale Boost!

#ForgottenFriday – Morale Boost!

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...
#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...