by edencamp | Oct 22, 2021 | Blog
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...
by edencamp | Oct 13, 2021 | News
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...
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 | 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 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 | May 12, 2021 | Events, News
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...
