by edencamp | Apr 29, 2022 | Blog
Those That Stayed Behind: Conscientious Objectors and Scheduled Occupation during the First World War WW1 Military Conscription After the outbreak of war in July 1914, it became apparent that Britain’s small professional army would not be sufficient for the scale of...
by edencamp | May 6, 2022 | Blog
Today we are looking into the importance of the Jeep during the Second World War! The Jeep was officially called the MB 4×4 truck, but everyone called it a Jeep! Everyone wanted one. Before the Second World War ended, American automobile manufacturers, primarily...
by edencamp | May 20, 2022 | Blog
In today’s #ForgottenFriday, we are looking into the story of the Tunneller’s Trolley; how did they try to escape and was it successful? Perhaps the two best-known escapes by prisoners of war during the Second World War were from Stalag Luft III. The camp was in...
by Luke Hudman | Mar 17, 2025 | News
Eden Camp, the modern history museum in North Yorkshire, is supporting the annual Royal British Legion Industries’ (RBLI) The Great Tommy Sleep Out, in support of military veterans facing homelessness. On Saturday 29th March, a dedicated team of Eden Camp veterans and...
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...
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...
