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#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...
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...
#ForgottenFriday – An Explosive 5th November!

#ForgottenFriday – An Explosive 5th November!

For today’s #ForgottenFriday, we are commemorating the 5th November by looking into explosives! More specifically, the Incendiary Bomb! When dropped on built-up areas such as towns and cities, the incendiary bomb proved to be one of the most effective weapons...
#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 – Black History during the WW1

#ForgottenFriday – Black History during the WW1

In today’s Forgotten Friday we are celebrating Black History Month! We are looking into the life of Walter Tull and the sacrifice of the British West Indies Regiment during the First World War. Walter Tull Walter Tull became the most celebrated Black British...
Women at War: Strength on the Home Front

Women at War: Strength on the Home Front

Now open in Hut 8!  When war called the men to the front lines, thousands of women stepped forward to keep the country going. Our new Women at War exhibition uncovers the vital roles played by the unsung heroines of WWII — from fields and forests to the frontlines of...