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Friday Morning Talks: ‘One of The Few: Ted ‘Shippy’ Shipman’

Join us for another Friday morning talk, when we discover how Ted 'Shippy' Shipman, a farmer's boy, learned to fly with his savings and became a Spitfire pilot in the Battle of Britain. By John Shipman Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation. Booking not required, simply come along on the day.

Sunday Opening in September

We will be open on Sundays throughout September 2017. September is traditionally the month in which the Battle of Britain is commemorated. To mark this, we will be open every Sunday in September 2017. Standard opening hours and admission charges apply.

Friday Morning Talks: ‘War Girls: An Anthology of Poetry and Prose by Women in the First World War’

Ruth Sillers, who began her career with National Youth Theatre and regularly reads for Radio 4 and BBC World Service, will be talking about and performing extracts from her own audio book compilation, ‘War Girls’. The anthology is a commemoration of the remarkable and largely unsung experiences of women in the First World War told … Continue reading Friday Morning Talks: ‘War Girls: An Anthology of Poetry and Prose by Women in the First World War’

October Half-Term

Join us over half-term in commemorating members of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) who fought in WWI by making freestanding poppies. The poppies will be used for a display accompanying our WWI concert performed by Tonic Choir and children from Kenmore Park Junior School on Saturday 11th November. The poppies can be collected after the … Continue reading October Half-Term

October Half-Term

Join us over half-term in commemorating members of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) who fought in WWI by making freestanding poppies. The poppies will be used for a display accompanying our WWI concert performed by Tonic Choir and children from Kenmore Park Junior School on Saturday 11th November. The poppies can be collected after the … Continue reading October Half-Term

October Half-Term

Join us over half-term in commemorating members of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) who fought in WWI by making freestanding poppies. The poppies will be used for a display accompanying our WWI concert performed by Tonic Choir and children from Kenmore Park Junior School on Saturday 11th November. The poppies can be collected after the … Continue reading October Half-Term

October Half-Term

Join us over half-term in commemorating members of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) who fought in WWI by making freestanding poppies. The poppies will be used for a display accompanying our WWI concert performed by Tonic Choir and children from Kenmore Park Junior School on Saturday 11th November. The poppies can be collected after the … Continue reading October Half-Term

October Half-Term

Join us over half-term in commemorating members of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) who fought in WWI by making freestanding poppies. The poppies will be used for a display accompanying our WWI concert performed by Tonic Choir and children from Kenmore Park Junior School on Saturday 11th November. The poppies can be collected after the … Continue reading October Half-Term

Friday Morning Talks: ‘Poppies, Pilots and Pictures: Exploring Remembrance in the Aftermath of War’

Join us for another Friday morning talk, when we explore the stories and experiences of both servicemen and civilians in the First World War, what life was like for them and how they coped with the threat of war. By Sue Krisman Included in Museum admission, or £3 donation. Booking not required, simply come along … Continue reading Friday Morning Talks: ‘Poppies, Pilots and Pictures: Exploring Remembrance in the Aftermath of War’