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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to announce that due to the current outbreak of coronavirus\, the Museum is now closed until further notice and the Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea has been cancelled.  \nPlease accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. \n\nTreat Mum this Mother’s Day weekend with a sumptuous afternoon tea served on dainty vintage crockery in the Museum’s beautiful cafe. \nIndulge in a variety of delicious sandwiches\, scones served with fresh clotted cream and strawberry jam and a mouthwatering selection of decadent desserts! \nAdvance booking required by Wednesday 18th March. \nPrices\nAfternoon Tea only: £16.95\nAfternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco: £21.95\nAfternoon Tea with Museum Admission: £21.95\nAfternoon Tea with a glass of Prosecco and Museum Admission: £26.95
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/mothers-day-afternoon-tea-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200404T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Easter Holidays: Trail
DESCRIPTION:Easter Holidays: Easter Egg Raid \nUse a gridded map to locate the egg raids plotted around the museum. \nFind all the ‘good eggs’ to claim your chocolate prize! \n \n 
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/easter-holidays-trail/2020-04-04/
CATEGORIES:Family Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200406T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Easter Holidays: Trail
DESCRIPTION:Easter Holidays: Easter Egg Raid \nUse a gridded map to locate the egg raids plotted around the museum. \nFind all the ‘good eggs’ to claim your chocolate prize! \n \n 
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/easter-holidays-trail/2020-04-06/
CATEGORIES:Family Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200408T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200408T160000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Easter Holidays: Trail
DESCRIPTION:Easter Holidays: Easter Egg Raid \nUse a gridded map to locate the egg raids plotted around the museum. \nFind all the ‘good eggs’ to claim your chocolate prize! \n \n 
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/easter-holidays-trail/2020-04-08/
CATEGORIES:Family Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200410T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Easter Holidays: Trail
DESCRIPTION:Easter Holidays: Easter Egg Raid \nUse a gridded map to locate the egg raids plotted around the museum. \nFind all the ‘good eggs’ to claim your chocolate prize! \n \n 
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/easter-holidays-trail/2020-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Family Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200411T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200317T112543Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Easter Holidays: Trail
DESCRIPTION:Easter Holidays: Easter Egg Raid \nUse a gridded map to locate the egg raids plotted around the museum. \nFind all the ‘good eggs’ to claim your chocolate prize! \n \n 
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/easter-holidays-trail/2020-04-11/
CATEGORIES:Family Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200413T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200317T112543Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Easter Holidays: Trail
DESCRIPTION:Easter Holidays: Easter Egg Raid \nUse a gridded map to locate the egg raids plotted around the museum. \nFind all the ‘good eggs’ to claim your chocolate prize! \n \n 
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/easter-holidays-trail/2020-04-13/
CATEGORIES:Family Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200415T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200317T112543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T132429Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Easter Holidays: Trail
DESCRIPTION:Easter Holidays: Easter Egg Raid \nUse a gridded map to locate the egg raids plotted around the museum. \nFind all the ‘good eggs’ to claim your chocolate prize! \n \n 
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/easter-holidays-trail/2020-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Family Activities
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200417T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200417T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200317T112543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T132429Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Easter Holidays: Trail
DESCRIPTION:Easter Holidays: Easter Egg Raid \nUse a gridded map to locate the egg raids plotted around the museum. \nFind all the ‘good eggs’ to claim your chocolate prize! \n \n 
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/easter-holidays-trail/2020-04-17/
CATEGORIES:Family Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200418T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200317T112543Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Easter Holidays: Trail
DESCRIPTION:Easter Holidays: Easter Egg Raid \nUse a gridded map to locate the egg raids plotted around the museum. \nFind all the ‘good eggs’ to claim your chocolate prize! \n \n 
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/easter-holidays-trail/2020-04-18/
CATEGORIES:Family Activities
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Friday Morning Talks: Finding The Few
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to announce that due to the current outbreak of coronavirus\, the Museum is now closed and this talk has been postponed. We hope to arrange a new date for the talk with the speaker and will update the website in due course. \nPlease accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. \n\nJoin us for another Friday Morning Talk by speaker Andy Saunders\, who will explore the life of a number of Battle of Britain pilots who were shot down and killed\, but who remained missing for decades until diligent research and searches brought identification to them and closure to their families. \nEach case represents a fascinating human story of humour\, drama\, love and tragedy; and each one represents a startling tale of detective work and remarkable coincidences\, oft-times revealing controversy. \nBy Andy Saunders \n  \nAbout Andy Saunders \nAndy Saunders is a freelance writer and researcher specialising in military aviation history\, especially the Battle of Britain and Blitz period. \nHe is the author of over 25 published books\, with more writing projects currently underway. He is a regular contributor to the aviation press and news media ion a worldwide basis. \nHe is frequently an adviser for TV and film productions and regularly appears as a contributor for various documentary programmes etc. He has recently worked on programmes such as ‘Guy Martin’s Spitfire’\, ‘Digging the Great Escape’\, ‘RAF 100 with Euan McGregor’ etc. and is currently working for Netflix on a 12 x part documentary project. \nHe was a founder and the first Curator of Tangmere Military Aviation Museum\, currently the most successful independent aviation museum in the country. \nHe was the editor of the leading military history magazine ‘Britain at War’ for several years and currently edits an innovative new German military history magazine ‘Iron Cross’.
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/friday-morning-talks-finding-the-few/
CATEGORIES:Friday Morning Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200508T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200508T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: VE Day Commemorative Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to announce that due to the current outbreak of coronavirus\, the Museum is now closed until further notice and the VE Day Commemorative Bank Holiday event has been cancelled.  \nPlease accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. \n\nJoin in our VE Day celebrations\, with live music\, themed talks\, fun family activities\, games\, and more!\nTo commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day\, the Museum will be open specially for an extra hour\, from 10am until 6pm (with last admittance at 5pm). \nTickets \nAdults £6\nConcessions/HM Forces £5\nChild 6-16 years £4\nUnder 6 Free \nTickets include a glass of non-alcoholic Victory Punch to Toast to Heroes. \nAdvance booking required by Friday 1 May. Book online here\, or call 020 8950 5526. \nLunch Option \n£7 special VE Day lunch option available (pre-order only\, available when you book your tickets). \nLunch menu  \nMixed sandwich selection (cheese & pickle\, egg mayonnaise\, cucumber & cream cheese\, cheese & carrot with mayonnaise)\nCrisps\nSweet snack\nSeasonal fruit\nTea\, coffee or juice carton
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/ve-day-commemorative-bank-holiday/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200515T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200515T120000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED:Friday Morning Talks: Spitfire Elizabeth & the Roaring Boys
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to announce that due to the current outbreak of coronavirus\, the Museum is now closed and this talk has been postponed. We hope to arrange a new date for the talk with the speaker and will update the website in due course. \nPlease accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. \n\nJoin us for another Friday Morning Talk and discover the amazing true story of Royal Canadian Air Force’s 411 Squadron. These fearless pilots flew their Spitfires from several airfields in the South East including RAF Biggin Hill and Tangmere. \nOur speaker\, Nick Oram\, will share with us the missions flown in the winter of 1943-44\, leading up to D-Day and beyond\, and will tell the personal stories of several of the Roaring Boys pilots\, sharing archive footage of them discussing their experiences. Attendees will be able to see original artefacts and photos donated by the pilots’ families. \nNick has woven this fascinating tale into a new book\, ‘Spitfire Elizabeth and the Roaring Boys’. For those who are interested to find out more\, there will be the opportunity to purchase the book after the talk. \nBy Nick Oram
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/friday-morning-talks-spitfire-elizabeth-the-roaring-boys/
CATEGORIES:Friday Morning Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200619T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200619T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Friday Morning Talks: ‘On a ‘Wing’ and a Prayer: The British Imperial Airship Scheme 1924-30’
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to announce that due to the current outbreak of coronavirus\, the Museum is now closed and this talk has been postponed. We hope to arrange a new date for the talk with the speaker and will update the website in due course. \nPlease accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. \n\nJoin us for another fascinating Friday Morning Talk\, by Rudi Newman. \nAn iconic form of inter-war aviation\, the airship dream famously met its end with the 1937 Hindenburg Disaster. However\, less known is a revolutionary British programme based in Bedfordshire that intended to connect the farthest reaches of the Empire with a fleet of luxurious craft. Building two airships\, R100 and R101\, the triumphs and tribulations of their development are presented\, ultimately ending in one of the worst disasters to befall the British aeronautical industry. \nBy Rudi Newman
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/friday-morning-talks-on-a-wing-and-a-prayer-the-british-imperial-airship-scheme-1924-30/
CATEGORIES:Friday Morning Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200710T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200710T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Friday Morning Talks: 'The Wreck Hunter: Battle of Britain & the Blitz'
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to announce that due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic\, this talk has been postponed. We hope to arrange a new date for the talk with the speaker and will update the website in due course. \nPlease accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. \n\nJoin us for a Friday Morning Talk by Melody Foreman\, and discover the world of Battle of Britain archaeology! \nAs a boy living near RAF Fighter Command’s famous Biggin Hill airfield in 1940 Terry Parsons’ had a death-defying encounter with a hail of bullets from a low flying Dornier 17. It was this haunting experience that led him as a young man in the 1960s to begin a lifetime’s search for forgotten Spitfires\, Hurricanes\, Defiants\, Beaufighters\, Me109s\, Dorniers and Heinkels which had fallen from the skies. \nNow regarded as a pioneer in the field of aviation archaeology Terry has dug more than 900 RAF and Luftwaffe aircraft from the countryside and back gardens of southern England. \nThis illustrated talk about his inspiring and dedicated work in honour of ‘The Few’ and ‘The Many’ is presented by Melody Foreman MCIJ – author of ‘The Wreck Hunter’ – Terry’s compelling and heart-felt story of discovery and revelation. \nThe audience will learn how artefacts recovered from crash sites are major historical and significant reminders of an airborne conflict easily on a scale of importance as Trafalgar or Waterloo. For example we find out how a bent machine gun from the wreck of Oblt Lt Ulrich Steinhilper’s Me109\, a piece of shattered perspex from Pilot Officer George Corbett’s Spitfire\, or even a shoe once belonging to Polish fighter ace Marian Pisarek found in a crumpled Hurricane cockpit\, all offer us striking evidence of the personal and most significant stories of the aircrews of 1940. \nLoaded with social history\, compelling stories\, and full of rare and exclusive interviews with the families of the pilots\, the talk will also include tales of the heartening times when several members of ‘The Few’ joined Terry on a dig to help find the Spitfire or Hurricane they had perilously baled out of during the heat of the Battle. Among them were the awesome and much missed Squadron Leader Tony Pickering and Group Captain Tom Gleave CBE – archivist of the Battle of Britain Memorial and founding member of The Guinea Pig Club. \nBy Melody Foreman
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/friday-morning-talks-the-wreck-hunter-battle-of-britain-the-blitz/
CATEGORIES:Friday Morning Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200711T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200711T170000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Royal Air Force Shades of Blue Concert
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to announce that due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic\, the Royal Air Force Shades of Blue Concert has been cancelled. We hope to be able to reschedule the concert in the future. \nPlease accept our sincere apologies for any disappointment caused. \n\nCommemorate the start of the Battle of Britain with the music of the Royal Air Force Shades of Blue Big Band!\n(The Band plays by permission of the Air Force Board of the Defence Council.) \n\nPlease note: Access to the Museum on this day will only be for concert ticket holders. \n\nThere are two performances over the day: \nPerformance 1: 12pm – 1pm \nPerformance 2: 3pm – 4pm. \nAudience members for the 12pm performance will have access to the Museum between 10am – 1.30pm.\nAudience members for the 3pm performance will have access to the Museum between 1.30pm – 5pm. \n\nTickets \n£20 Adults\n£18 Concessions \nAdvance tickets required. 
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/royal-air-force-shades-of-blue-concert/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200808T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200808T170000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Letters From The Few\, with Dilip Sarkar MBE
DESCRIPTION:We are sorry to announce that due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic\, Letters From The Few with Dilip Sarkar MBE has been cancelled. We look forward to welcoming Dilip Sarkar back to the Museum in the future. \nPlease accept our sincere apologies for any disappointment caused. \n\nJoin us for a very special day\, when we will be welcoming renowned Battle of Britain historian Dilip Sarkar MBE to launch his latest book\, ‘Letters From The Few’\, with a book signing and series of talks\, including a presentation by special guest Air Marshal Cliff Spink.\n\nTimetable for the day \n10.00: Museum opens\n10.30 – 11.30: Presentation 1: ‘Letters From The Few: Unique Memories of the Battle of Britain‘ by Dilip Sarkar\n11.30 – 12.30: Book Signing\n12.30 – 13.30: Lunch Break \nLunch will be available in the Museum’s Cafe. Please pre-book lunch when booking your ticket. Alternatively\, homemade packed lunches can be consumed at our picnic area. \n13.30 – 14.30: Presentation 2: ‘Flying the Opponents‘ by AM Cliff Spink\n14.30 – 15.15: Afternoon Break\n15.15 – 16.15: Presentation 3: ‘Battle of Britain 1940: The Finest Hour’s Human Cost‘ by Dilip Sarkar\n16.15 – 16.45: Book Signing\n17.00: Museum closes \n\nAbout the Talks \n \nLetters From The Few: Unique Memories of the Battle of Britain \nDilip Sarkar MBE will share some of his voluminous personal correspondence with the Few\, exchanged over many years\, providing an inspirational insight into the varied personalities of the Battle of Britain aircrew. \nFlying the Opponents \nAir Marshal Cliff Spink will share his personal experiences of flying a variety of Battle of Britain aircraft\, both of the RAF and the Luftwaffe. \nBattle of Britain 1940: The Finest Hour’s Human Cost \nDilip Sarkar will explore the individual stories of a number of the Few who lost their lives during the Battle of Britain\, examining their all-too brief lives and sharing their tragic stories. \n\n \nTickets \nAdvanced Tickets required. Book by Friday 31st July 2020. \nDay Ticket: £15\nDay Ticket with Lunch included: £22 \n(Please advise us of any dietary requirements by Friday 31st July) \nThe cafe will be open throughout the day for snacks\, ice-creams and hot and cold drinks. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/letters-from-the-few-with-dilip-sarkar-mbe/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200904T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200904T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
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SUMMARY:Friday Morning Talks: ‘ACHTUNG JÄGER! The Successes & Failures of the German Fighter Force in the Battle of Britain’
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another Friday Morning Talk when speaker Chris Goss will explore the Luftwaffe’s perspective of the Battle of Britain. \nDespite being buoyed by the successes in Poland\, France and the Low Countries\, for the German fighter pilots\, the Battle of Britain would be a different matter. Nevertheless\, by 31 October 1940\, 204 of them had five air combat victories or more and 36 had been or would be awarded the coveted Knights Cross. However\, 25 of them would be killed and 21 captured during the Battle of Britain with another 90 being killed and 8 captured in the years that followed. \nThe Battle of Britain is usually seen through the eyes of the victors; this talk aims to explore the perspective of the losers. \nBy Chris Goss \nIncluded in Museum admission or Annual Membership. Advance booking required. \nReserve Your Place
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/friday-morning-talks-achtung-jager-the-successes-failures-of-the-german-fighter-force-in-the-battle-of-britain/
CATEGORIES:Friday Morning Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200915T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200915T160000
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SUMMARY:Battle of Britain Museum Tours
DESCRIPTION:Join a guided tour of the Museum and discover RAF Bentley Priory’s critical role during the Battle of Britain.\nCome along on Battle of Britain Day\, Tuesday 15th September 2020\, for a Museum tour: Bentley Priory: From Where The Battle of Britain Was Won \nFor safety reasons relating to COVID-19\, we are operating a reduced capacity for this event. The maximum number of people per tour is 5\, to comply with updated government regulations. \nThis hour-long tour is available at 10.30am\, 11.30am\, 12.30pm and 1.30pm. \nTours will start promptly at the booked time. Tour attendees will have access to the Museum from half an hour before their tour. \nThe Museum gardens\, temporary exhibition\, shop and cafe will be available to visit. \nTour size: Max. 5 people. \nTickets \nPre-booked tickets required. Standard admission rates apply. \nBook online here.
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/battle-of-britain-museum-tours/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200919T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200919T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
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SUMMARY:Battle of Britain Commemorative Day
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with us on Saturday 19th September 2020. \nThere will be 1940s themed entertainment and activities for all the family. \n\nSpitfire Flypast at 4.06pm* (Time updated by the BBMF on 20.08.2020)\nPop Up Talks\nRoyal Observer Corps Historical Display\n253 Re-enactment Group\nFamily Activities\nGarden Games\n\n(*Flypast is weather and operations dependent) \n  \n  \nTicket Prices: \nAdults: £8\nConcessions & Military: £7\n6-16 year olds: £4\nChildren 5 and under: Free \nAdvance tickets required. Book online here. 
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/battle-of-britain-commemorative-day-4/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200925T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200225T154201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200225T154201Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Morning Talks: 'New Raid’ to ‘Tally-Ho’ - The workings of Radar & Fighter Command
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another Friday Morning Talk by speaker Sharon Ward. \nDuring the long summer of 1940\, the effectiveness and survival of Fighter Command depended on radar’s early warning of approaching enemy raids. \nBased on research from original WWII Air Ministry & RAF documents\, this talk will provide an overview of radar\, the demanding work of its operators and how the information produced was used by Fighter Command to intercept the Luftwaffe. \nBy Sharon Ward \nIncluded in Museum admission or Annual Membership. Advance booking required. \nReserve Your Place
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/friday-morning-talks-new-raid-to-tally-ho-the-workings-of-radar-fighter-command/
CATEGORIES:Friday Morning Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201002T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200828T112928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T112928Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Morning Talks: Covert Operations in the Cold War
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another Friday Morning Talk by speaker Aldon Ferguson. \nRecent security releases have uncovered fascinating\, previously unknown\, information about secret operations during the Cold War from 1946 to 1990. This lecture covers military border and overflights of Soviet territory\, behind the scenes ground operations in East Germany and electronic surveillance and intelligence probing of Soviet defence and offensive capabilities. \nBy Aldon Ferguson \nPlease note: To comply with social distancing regulations and ensure safety\, we are operating a limited seating capacity. This talk will therefore take place at 11am-12pm and again at 2pm-3pm; please book your desired timeslot via the link below. Please note that face masks are required to be worn.  \nProcedures may be altered if government regulations are updated. \nIncluded in Museum admission or Annual Membership. Advance booking required. \nReserve Your Place
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/friday-morning-talks-covert-operations-in-the-cold-war/
CATEGORIES:Friday Morning Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201003T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200302T104201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T094157Z
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SUMMARY:Temporary Exhibition: The Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat
DESCRIPTION:Bentley Priory’s Battle of Britain & Cold War Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat \n3 October 2020 – Spring 2021 \nTemporary Exhibition Gallery \nExperience first hand accounts from those who worked in the bunker at RAF Bentley Priory from WW2 and throughout the Cold War. \nThis oral history project has been generously funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRelated Events: \nFriday Morning Talks \nPlease check the What’s On section for more details on our Cold War-themed talks programme. \nPermanent Exhibition \nLook out for our permanent exhibition at the entrance to the bunker opening in Spring 2021. \nPodcasts: \n\nBentley Priory – Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat\n\n\nA podcast series unveiling the exciting stories of a top secret Battle of Britain and Cold War Bunker. Bentley Priory Museum is currently running a project to investigate the history of its underground bunker and how it was a vital tool for the RAF. For the first time a group of volunteers have been collecting oral histories from RAF\, WAFF & ROC personnel who played key roles in the operation of Bentley Priory’s Bunker.\nJoin us as we share some of their untold stories:\nhttps://bentleypriorymuseum.buzzsprout.com/\n\n  \nIncluded in Museum admission or Annual Membership.
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/temporary-exhibition-the-bunker/2020-10-03/
CATEGORIES:Temporary Exhibitions,Museum Closed (on a usual open day)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201007T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200302T104201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T094157Z
UID:10002194-1602064800-1602086400@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Temporary Exhibition: The Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat
DESCRIPTION:Bentley Priory’s Battle of Britain & Cold War Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat \n3 October 2020 – Spring 2021 \nTemporary Exhibition Gallery \nExperience first hand accounts from those who worked in the bunker at RAF Bentley Priory from WW2 and throughout the Cold War. \nThis oral history project has been generously funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRelated Events: \nFriday Morning Talks \nPlease check the What’s On section for more details on our Cold War-themed talks programme. \nPermanent Exhibition \nLook out for our permanent exhibition at the entrance to the bunker opening in Spring 2021. \nPodcasts: \n\nBentley Priory – Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat\n\n\nA podcast series unveiling the exciting stories of a top secret Battle of Britain and Cold War Bunker. Bentley Priory Museum is currently running a project to investigate the history of its underground bunker and how it was a vital tool for the RAF. For the first time a group of volunteers have been collecting oral histories from RAF\, WAFF & ROC personnel who played key roles in the operation of Bentley Priory’s Bunker.\nJoin us as we share some of their untold stories:\nhttps://bentleypriorymuseum.buzzsprout.com/\n\n  \nIncluded in Museum admission or Annual Membership.
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/temporary-exhibition-the-bunker/2020-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Temporary Exhibitions,Museum Closed (on a usual open day)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201010T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201010T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200302T104201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T094157Z
UID:10002195-1602324000-1602345600@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Temporary Exhibition: The Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat
DESCRIPTION:Bentley Priory’s Battle of Britain & Cold War Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat \n3 October 2020 – Spring 2021 \nTemporary Exhibition Gallery \nExperience first hand accounts from those who worked in the bunker at RAF Bentley Priory from WW2 and throughout the Cold War. \nThis oral history project has been generously funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRelated Events: \nFriday Morning Talks \nPlease check the What’s On section for more details on our Cold War-themed talks programme. \nPermanent Exhibition \nLook out for our permanent exhibition at the entrance to the bunker opening in Spring 2021. \nPodcasts: \n\nBentley Priory – Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat\n\n\nA podcast series unveiling the exciting stories of a top secret Battle of Britain and Cold War Bunker. Bentley Priory Museum is currently running a project to investigate the history of its underground bunker and how it was a vital tool for the RAF. For the first time a group of volunteers have been collecting oral histories from RAF\, WAFF & ROC personnel who played key roles in the operation of Bentley Priory’s Bunker.\nJoin us as we share some of their untold stories:\nhttps://bentleypriorymuseum.buzzsprout.com/\n\n  \nIncluded in Museum admission or Annual Membership.
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/temporary-exhibition-the-bunker/2020-10-10/
CATEGORIES:Temporary Exhibitions,Museum Closed (on a usual open day)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201014T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200302T104201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T094157Z
UID:10002196-1602669600-1602691200@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Temporary Exhibition: The Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat
DESCRIPTION:Bentley Priory’s Battle of Britain & Cold War Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat \n3 October 2020 – Spring 2021 \nTemporary Exhibition Gallery \nExperience first hand accounts from those who worked in the bunker at RAF Bentley Priory from WW2 and throughout the Cold War. \nThis oral history project has been generously funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRelated Events: \nFriday Morning Talks \nPlease check the What’s On section for more details on our Cold War-themed talks programme. \nPermanent Exhibition \nLook out for our permanent exhibition at the entrance to the bunker opening in Spring 2021. \nPodcasts: \n\nBentley Priory – Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat\n\n\nA podcast series unveiling the exciting stories of a top secret Battle of Britain and Cold War Bunker. Bentley Priory Museum is currently running a project to investigate the history of its underground bunker and how it was a vital tool for the RAF. For the first time a group of volunteers have been collecting oral histories from RAF\, WAFF & ROC personnel who played key roles in the operation of Bentley Priory’s Bunker.\nJoin us as we share some of their untold stories:\nhttps://bentleypriorymuseum.buzzsprout.com/\n\n  \nIncluded in Museum admission or Annual Membership.
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/temporary-exhibition-the-bunker/2020-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Temporary Exhibitions,Museum Closed (on a usual open day)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201017T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201017T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200302T104201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T094157Z
UID:10002197-1602928800-1602950400@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Temporary Exhibition: The Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat
DESCRIPTION:Bentley Priory’s Battle of Britain & Cold War Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat \n3 October 2020 – Spring 2021 \nTemporary Exhibition Gallery \nExperience first hand accounts from those who worked in the bunker at RAF Bentley Priory from WW2 and throughout the Cold War. \nThis oral history project has been generously funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRelated Events: \nFriday Morning Talks \nPlease check the What’s On section for more details on our Cold War-themed talks programme. \nPermanent Exhibition \nLook out for our permanent exhibition at the entrance to the bunker opening in Spring 2021. \nPodcasts: \n\nBentley Priory – Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat\n\n\nA podcast series unveiling the exciting stories of a top secret Battle of Britain and Cold War Bunker. Bentley Priory Museum is currently running a project to investigate the history of its underground bunker and how it was a vital tool for the RAF. For the first time a group of volunteers have been collecting oral histories from RAF\, WAFF & ROC personnel who played key roles in the operation of Bentley Priory’s Bunker.\nJoin us as we share some of their untold stories:\nhttps://bentleypriorymuseum.buzzsprout.com/\n\n  \nIncluded in Museum admission or Annual Membership.
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/temporary-exhibition-the-bunker/2020-10-17/
CATEGORIES:Temporary Exhibitions,Museum Closed (on a usual open day)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201021T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201021T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200302T104201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T094157Z
UID:10002198-1603274400-1603296000@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Temporary Exhibition: The Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat
DESCRIPTION:Bentley Priory’s Battle of Britain & Cold War Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat \n3 October 2020 – Spring 2021 \nTemporary Exhibition Gallery \nExperience first hand accounts from those who worked in the bunker at RAF Bentley Priory from WW2 and throughout the Cold War. \nThis oral history project has been generously funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRelated Events: \nFriday Morning Talks \nPlease check the What’s On section for more details on our Cold War-themed talks programme. \nPermanent Exhibition \nLook out for our permanent exhibition at the entrance to the bunker opening in Spring 2021. \nPodcasts: \n\nBentley Priory – Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat\n\n\nA podcast series unveiling the exciting stories of a top secret Battle of Britain and Cold War Bunker. Bentley Priory Museum is currently running a project to investigate the history of its underground bunker and how it was a vital tool for the RAF. For the first time a group of volunteers have been collecting oral histories from RAF\, WAFF & ROC personnel who played key roles in the operation of Bentley Priory’s Bunker.\nJoin us as we share some of their untold stories:\nhttps://bentleypriorymuseum.buzzsprout.com/\n\n  \nIncluded in Museum admission or Annual Membership.
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/temporary-exhibition-the-bunker/2020-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Temporary Exhibitions,Museum Closed (on a usual open day)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201023T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201023T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200828T105323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200828T105622Z
UID:10002256-1603450800-1603465200@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Friday Morning Talks: The Royal Observer Corps Above and Below Ground
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another Friday Morning Talk by speaker John Shere. \nFor 70 years the Observer Corps/Royal Observer Corps (ROC) had an important role in the defence of the country\, including being the ‘Eyes and Ears of the RAF’. John Shere will explain what the ROC did above and below ground during the Cold War. Learn more about the connection with Bentley Priory and see some of the unique equipment that was used. \nBy John Shere \nPlease note: To comply with social distancing regulations and ensure safety\, we are operating a limited seating capacity. This talk will therefore take place at 11am-12pm and again at 2pm-3pm; please book your desired timeslot via the link below. Please note that face masks are required to be worn.  \nProcedures may be altered if government regulations are updated. \nIncluded in Museum admission or Annual Membership. Advance booking required. \nReserve Your Place
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/friday-morning-talks-the-royal-observer-corps-above-and-below-ground/
CATEGORIES:Friday Morning Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201024T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201024T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182521
CREATED:20200302T104201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201009T094157Z
UID:10002199-1603533600-1603555200@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk
SUMMARY:Temporary Exhibition: The Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat
DESCRIPTION:Bentley Priory’s Battle of Britain & Cold War Bunker: Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat \n3 October 2020 – Spring 2021 \nTemporary Exhibition Gallery \nExperience first hand accounts from those who worked in the bunker at RAF Bentley Priory from WW2 and throughout the Cold War. \nThis oral history project has been generously funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nRelated Events: \nFriday Morning Talks \nPlease check the What’s On section for more details on our Cold War-themed talks programme. \nPermanent Exhibition \nLook out for our permanent exhibition at the entrance to the bunker opening in Spring 2021. \nPodcasts: \n\nBentley Priory – Defending Britain from Nazi & Nuclear Threat\n\n\nA podcast series unveiling the exciting stories of a top secret Battle of Britain and Cold War Bunker. Bentley Priory Museum is currently running a project to investigate the history of its underground bunker and how it was a vital tool for the RAF. For the first time a group of volunteers have been collecting oral histories from RAF\, WAFF & ROC personnel who played key roles in the operation of Bentley Priory’s Bunker.\nJoin us as we share some of their untold stories:\nhttps://bentleypriorymuseum.buzzsprout.com/\n\n  \nIncluded in Museum admission or Annual Membership.
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/temporary-exhibition-the-bunker/2020-10-24/
CATEGORIES:Temporary Exhibitions,Museum Closed (on a usual open day)
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