by edencamp | Dec 3, 2021 | Blog
It’s finally alright to play Christmas songs, so we’re celebrating #ForgottenFriday with a traditional Christmas treat! The Princess Mary Gift Fund Box tin was issued to ‘every sailor afloat and every soldier on the front’ in World War One, as a present...
by edencamp | Nov 26, 2021 | Blog
In today’s #ForgottenFriday, we learn about the Link Trainer and the incredible man behind it! Edwin Albert Link was born in Indiana, USA in 1904. In 1910, he moved with his family to Binghamton, New York, where his father owned a business building pianos and...
by edencamp | Nov 11, 2021 | News
Today we have the opposite of #ForgottenFriday: #RemembranceThursday 100 Years of the Poppy Today we mark 100 years of the Poppy Appeal. Red poppies have evolved over the last 100 years but remain an enduring symbol of remembrance and a hope for a peaceful future. The...
by edencamp | Nov 8, 2021 | News
Best Educational Day Out 2021! Eden Camp Modern History Museum is proud to announce they have won “Best Educational Day Out 2021” for the SME Northern Enterprise Awards! Each year, various businesses are selected to take part in the award. The awards process aims to...
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 | Nov 5, 2021 | Blog
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...
