Join us over the Summer Holidays for our NEW Evacuee Experience - hands-on activities that have been inspired by our temporary exhibition, ‘Memoirs of the Blitz’, exploring personal stories of those who experienced the Blitz as children. Children can construct a gas mask box, write a postcard home and make 1940s themed peg dolls to … Continue reading Summer Holidays: Evacuee Experience
1 April 2022 – 3 September 2022 Discover stories of the Blitz, from those who experienced it in 1940-41 in Britain as children, through a new multi-sensory exhibition. Explore this important history through a collection of oral history recordings and artefacts. On display in the Temporary Exhibition Gallery on the Lower Ground Floor. Included in … Continue reading Temporary Exhibition: Memoirs of the Blitz
Join us over the Summer Holidays for our NEW Evacuee Experience - hands-on activities that have been inspired by our temporary exhibition, ‘Memoirs of the Blitz’, exploring personal stories of those who experienced the Blitz as children. Children can construct a gas mask box, write a postcard home and make 1940s themed peg dolls to … Continue reading Summer Holidays: Evacuee Experience
Join us for our Friday morning talk by Aldon Ferguson about 611 (West Lancashire) Squadron RAuxAF 611 Sqn was formed in the expansion period prior to WWII, and saw action as a Spitfire and Mustang fighter squadron throughout the war. The main claims to fame include being one of the first Auxiliary units to be … Continue reading Friday Morning Talk – 611 Squadron – With Aldon Ferguson
Event Cancelled In respect of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the current period of mourning, the Museum will be cancelling our annual Battle of Britain Commemorative Day event this year on Saturday 17 September. For those who have already purchased tickets, staff will be in contact to discuss options - … Continue reading Event Cancelled – Battle of Britain Commemorative Day 2022
Join us for our Friday morning talk by Richard Kornicki about the Polish Air Force in the West. The story of the Polish Air Force from September 1939, through its service in France, then on to England where it made a critical contribution to the Battle of Britain and continued to serve in all … Continue reading Friday Morning Talk – “For Your Freedom and Ours – The Polish Air Force in the West” – With Richard Kornicki
Event sold out Join us for our Friday Morning Talk, when speaking with Gary Italiaander, 98 year old Monty will share his incredible experiences as a navigator within the Royal Air Force during multiple Bomber Command missions. Monty is one of life’s heroes. He didn’t have any intention of that being the case. In fact, … Continue reading Friday Morning Talk: Monty Felton DFC – In person with Gary Italiaander – EVENT SOLD OUT
Love history? Passionate about engaging people of all ages? Or perhaps you’re green-fingered or simply mad about scrumptious cakes! Whatever you enjoy, we have a volunteering opportunity for you! Volunteering is a great way to get involved with your local community, make new friends, learn new skills and develop your passion! Come along to the … Continue reading Volunteer Recruitment Day
Join us for Halloween themed biscuit decorating over October Half-Term. Available between 11am - 3pm on our open days (Wednesday, Friday, Saturday) between Saturday 22nd - Saturday 29th October 2022. Included in Museum Admission or Annual Membership. This is a drop in activity - it's not longer necessary to book for the Museum or family … Continue reading October Half-Term: Halloween Biscuit Decorating
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