Clerk, Special Duties
2023-09-06 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-22 10:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) and 10 more dates | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Since February 2023, project volunteers have been researching some of the incredible women who served in Clerk, Special Duties roles within the Dowding System and have curated a temporary exhibition which is now on display in the Museum.
This project has been made possible thanks to National Lottery players.

Friday Morning Talks: The Ministry of Information and the Forgotten War Artists of the Second World War - With Tony Rich
2023-09-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Join us for our Friday morning talk, where Research Historian and Ex-Creative Producer at JWT, Tony Rich, will take us through the work of the Ministry of Information and War Artists in the 2nd World War.
Tony’s research has been focussed around artists’ agents, ‘War Artists and Illustrators Ltd’. These agents represented artists including Frank Wootton, Terence Cuneo, Ron Jobson, William Krogman and many others. From the onset of the war, they had a close working relationship with the Ministry of Information Studio and it is these artists; their pre-war backgrounds; wartime work and their subsequent post war careers that have been a focus of his research.

This talk will take place onsite in the Museum’s Learning Centre and is included in Museum admission or Annual Membership.
Advance booking required – please reserve your seat via the link below.
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10 Year Anniversary Raffle
2023-09-12 00:00 - 2023-10-09 23:30
Commemorate the 10 Year Anniversary of Bentley Priory Museum with a chance to win a limited edition signed print of the ‘Formal Closure of RAF Bentley Priory’, painted by David Mole QC in 2008.
The painting shows the Eurofighter Typhoon flypast, part of the closure ceremony of RAF Bentley Priory. It was painted to commemorate the closure of the base and was donated to the Museum’s governing body, the Bentley Priory Battle of Britain Trust, by the artist. The mount features signatures of Battle of Britain Veterans including, Billy Drake, Geoff Wellum, John Keatings, Pete Brothers, Tony Pickering, William Walker, as well as supporters of Bentley Priory.
Size 74cm x 91cm.
Raffle tickets are just £2 per entry, and you can enter as many times as you like.
The raffle launches on Tuesday 12th September 2023 and ends at the end of the day on Monday 09th October. The lucky winner will be randomly selected on Tuesday 10th October and contacted by email to confirm the win.
Purchase your tickets via this link
Terms & Conditions

Entrants can purchase a single entry ticket or multiple entry tickets, and can re-enter as many times as they like until the end of the day on Monday 09th October 2023
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable
The winner will receive one limited edition signed print. The prize is set and cannot be exchanged for money or other alternatives
The prize must be collected in person by the winner and unfortunately cannot be posted due to the signed mount.

Battle of Britain Commemorative Day 2023
2023-09-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Join our family friendly Battle of Britain Commemorative Day, with a special BBMF fly-past (weather and serviceability dependent).
The Museum will be open from 10am to 5pm with the following activities will be taking place throughout the day between 10am-4pm and are included with admission. A full programme of timings and locations will be available to all visitors on arrival.
-Aviatrix Project – Presentation
-BBMF Spitfire and Hurricane Flypast – (13:57 – weather and serviceability dependent)
-‘Clerk
-‘Fighter Dispersal’ – Aircrew Re-enactors
-Family parachute making and dropping activity.
-Garden Games
-Harrow Apollo Male Choir
-Radio Society of Harrow – vintage radio equipment
-Raffle of a print including signatures of Battle of Britain Aircrew
-Raid plotting
-Royal Observer Corps Association
-Short talks
-The Last Post
Ticket Prices:
Adults: £8.00
Concessions (Over-60s / NUS Student / On Benefits): £7.00
HM Armed Forces / Veteran: £5.00
Carer: Free
Child 6-16 year old: £4.00
Children aged 5 and under: Free
Please note that Museum Annual Membership is not valid for this event.
Advance tickets recommended due to limited availability. Book here

Friday Morning Talks: From SPITFIRES to VAMPIRES and BEYOND - With Air Marshal GA 'Black' Robertson CBE
2023-09-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Join us for our Friday morning talk, where AIR MARSHAL GA ‘BLACK’ ROBERTSON CBE BA FRAeS FRSA, will join us to talk about the remarkable career of New Zealand ace Owen Hardy, the feature of his latest book.
World War Two Spitfire pilot Owen Hardy was probably the last New Zealand ace to tell his story. He left home at 18 bent on joining the RAF and by 1942, aged only 20, he was at Biggin Hill with 72 Squadron under Brian Kingcome. D-Day found him flying over the Normandy beaches with 485 (New Zealand) Squadron. That he survived the war unharmed owed as much to luck as it did to his ability as a fighter pilot. Unable to settle in civilian life afterwards in New Zealand, he returned to the RAF for the second phase of a remarkable career.
Converting to jets, Hardy went on to command 71 Squadron, leading a Vampire aerobatic team with considerable success across Europe – dodging MiGs at the same time! But adapting to peacetime service wasn’t easy. Previously stimulated by the wartime environment and still passionate about flying, he was less enamoured with staff jobs, and this despite working on the introduction of a new, state-of-the-art missile system, Bloodhound. Then a fateful decision, to turn down a Javelin squadron and follow his mentor, led finally to disillusionment.
In telling Hardy’s story, Black Robertson shines a light not just on what it was like to fly in combat, but also on the changing face of a post-war RAF which arguably undervalued some of its heroes. From the heat of North Africa to the uncertainties of the Cold War, it’s a unique and enthralling tale.
This talk will take place onsite in the Museum’s Learning Centre and is included in Museum admission or Annual Membership.
Advance booking required – please reserve your seat via the link below.
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The Bentley Priory Chronicles
2023-09-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Saturday 30 September, 11AM – 12pm.
Access to the Museum between 10am – 1pm.
On the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of Bentley Priory Museum, join us for a journey in words and music through the Estate’s 850 year history.
From the team that brought you previous Bentley Priory Museum shows: Fighter Command and the Battle for Britain (2015), Beyond the Trenches (2017), and Flying without Feathers (2018).
Performance will include members of Tonic Choir and children from a local school.
Approximate running time is 1 hour. Limited seating so book early!
£10 per person
Click this link to book
When the performance sells out, please have a look at availability for the other 3 performances. A waiting list will be kept where this is not possible for you and we can be contacted via the methods below.
Email: enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk | Telephone: 020 8950 5526
Please note: Admission to the Museum on this day will only be for performance ticket holders.

The Bentley Priory Chronicles
2023-09-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Saturday 30 September, 2pm – 3pm.
Access to the Museum between 1pm – 4pm.
On the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of Bentley Priory Museum, join us for a journey in words and music through the Estate’s 850 year history.
From the team that brought you previous Bentley Priory Museum shows: Fighter Command and the Battle for Britain (2015), Beyond the Trenches (2017), and Flying without Feathers (2018).
Performance will include members of Tonic Choir and children from a local school.
Approximate running time is 1 hour. Limited seating so book early!
£10 per person
Click this link to book
When the performance sells out, please have a look at availability for the other 3 performances. A waiting list will be kept where this is not possible for you and we can be contacted via the methods below.
Email: enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk | Telephone: 020 8950 5526
Please note: Admission to the Museum on this day will only be for performance ticket holders.

Sold out - The Bentley Priory Chronicles - Sold Out
2023-10-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Saturday 7 October, 11am – 12pm.
Access to the Museum between 10am – 1pm.
On the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of Bentley Priory Museum, join us for a journey in words and music through the Estate’s 850 year history.
From the team that brought you previous Bentley Priory Museum shows: Fighter Command and the Battle for Britain (2015), Beyond the Trenches (2017), and Flying without Feathers (2018).
Performance will include members of Tonic Choir and children from a local school.
Approximate running time is 1 hour. Limited seating so book early!
When the performance sells out, please have a look at availability for the other 3 performances. A waiting list will be kept where this is not possible for you and we can be contacted via the methods below.
Email: enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk | Telephone: 020 8950 5526
Please note: Admission to the Museum on this day will only be for performance ticket holders.

SOLD OUT -The Bentley Priory Chronicles - SOLD OUT
2023-10-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
This performance has sold out

Saturday 7 October, 2pm – 3pm.
Access to the Museum between 1pm – 4pm.
On the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of Bentley Priory Museum, join us for a journey in words and music through the Estate’s 850 year history.
From the team that brought you previous Bentley Priory Museum shows: Fighter Command and the Battle for Britain (2015), Beyond the Trenches (2017), and Flying without Feathers (2018).
Performance will include members of Tonic Choir and children from a local school.
Approximate running time is 1 hour. Limited seating so book early!
When the performance sells out, please have a look at availability for the other 3 performances. A waiting list will be kept where this is not possible for you and we can be contacted via the methods below.
Email: enquiries@bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk | Telephone: 020 8950 5526
Please note: Admission to the Museum on this day will only be for performance ticket holders.

Friday Morning Talks: American Eagle Squadrons in the RAF - With Aldon Ferguson
2023-10-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Join us for our Friday morning talk, where popular speaker and historical researcher Aldon Ferguson will return to talk us through the formation and history of the three American RAF Eagle Squadrons in the 2nd World War.

This talk will take place onsite in the Museum’s Learning Centre and is included in Museum admission or Annual Membership.
Advance booking required – please reserve your seat via the link below.
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Remembrances of War
2023-10-21 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-25 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Bentley Priory Museum, Mansion House Drive, Stanmore, HA7 3FB, United Kingdom
Paul Joyce has provided the opportunity for Bentley Priory Museum to present, for the first time, his unique collection of pictures inspired by his memories of The Second World War. His paintings combine personal impressions of earth-shattering events with received images, which we have scarcely recovered from eight decades on. His claim to be the sole remaining artist still dealing with the emotional and psychological effects of a conflict which ended with the only time nuclear weapons have been used in battle, is probably accurate. We are pleased to present these unforgettable events, honed by his particular vision, to the public as a premiere event.
Paul Joyce’s work is held in many private and public collections, including: The Royal Collection of Queen Elizabeth the Second; The Department of the Environment, The Arts Council of Great Britain, The Victoria and Albert Museum, The National Portrait Gallery, London, The Tate Gallery, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, The National Museum of Wales in Cardiff, The American Film Institute and The Library of Congress, as well as a number of institutions and universities in the UK, Europe and the United States.
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