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Event: Exhibition (temporary) County: Wiltshire 160 Camp: The Lydiard Park Prisoner of War Hospital CampA new display in the State Rooms of Lydiard House tells the story of the Second World War Prisoner Of War Hospital Camp in the grounds of Lydiard Park. It will feature photos, maps and true stories about the inmates,...Lydiard House | Swindon | 20 July — 17 November 2013 -
Resource: Workshop or activity session County: South Yorkshire 1940s: Wartime ChildrenKelham Island Museum, SheffieldKelham Island Museum | Sheffield
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Article: Trail 1945-2005 Sixty Years On From World War TwoSixty years ago, bells rang around the world celebrating the end of WW2. Read more about UK commemorations and the museums whose collections mark the conflict.21 March 2005 -
Event: Workshop or activity session County: Cornwall A Step Back in TimeExperience life in the 1940s with 'Living history' displays of WW2 Home Front, civvies and service personnel, vintage vehicles and much more. Sing along to some of your favourite old songs and visit our replica Dig for...Trengwainton Garden (National Trust) | Nr Penzance | 26 — 27 May 2013
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Article: Preview Addressing the Need: PM Gallery shows graphic design legacy of the Eames OfficeA London exhibition on the graphic design work of husband and wife team Charles and Ray Eames features the furniture, toys, sculptures and films of a 40-year career.14 September 2012 -
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Article: News in Brief Artist Gillian Taylor's towering paper poppies pay tribute to war letters at Exeter theatreA three-metre high artwork made of paper poppies crafted from love letters written during World War II has been installed at Exeter's Northcott Theatre.12 November 2012 -
Event: Living history or re-enactment, Seasonal event County: Cambridgeshire Back to the FortiesTake a trip with us back in time to the 1940s. In the historic setting of IWM Duxford, soak up the wartime atmosphere as you experience Britain on the Home Front. You’ll encounter living history groups representing...IWM Duxford | Cambridgeshire | 29 September 2013 -
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Venue: Historic house or home, Heritage site, Science centre, Museum County: Buckinghamshire Bletchley Park Milton Keynes -
Event: Workshop or activity session County: Coventry Blitz Family DayAn insightful and fun day for all of the family, visit Coventry Cathedral, the Herbert and Coventry Transport Museum to experience life during WW2 and the Coventry Blitz. Families will go back in time and take part in a ...Coventry Transport Museum | 17 November 2012 — 17 November 2013 -
Article: News British Army Lynx helicopter flies in to Imperial War Museum DuxfordA British Army helicopter, seen by every soldier taking part in the campaigns during the past 35 years and only retired last year, is now awaiting visitors to Duxford.26 April 2013 -
Event: Living history or re-enactment, Workshop or activity session County: South Yorkshire Brodsworth at War - Children's Home FrontJoin the Discover History duo for a week of interactive performances – find out for yourself how to make do and mend and what life was like during the War. You can even sign up for the Brodsworth Home Guard!...Brodsworth Hall and Gardens (English Heritage) | Doncaster | 28 May — 2 June 2013
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Event: Living history or re-enactment, Workshop or activity session County: South Yorkshire Brodsworth at War - Forties FeteRoll up, Roll up! Do your bit for the War effort and sample the atmosphere of a 40’s fete. Brodsworth was central to many campaigns and fairs during the War and this re-creation gives some of the flavour.Brodsworth Hall and Gardens (English Heritage) | Doncaster | 22 — 23 June 2013
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Event: Workshop or activity session County: South Yorkshire Brodsworth at War - Forties Fete EveningExperience the magnificent garden at Brodsworth Hall in the evening with a 40s themed garden fete. Brodsworth was central to many campaigns and fairs during the War and this re-creation gives some of the flavour.Brodsworth Hall and Gardens (English Heritage) | Doncaster | 21 June 2013
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Article: Preview Brompton 200: Civilian Life in a Military Village explores how squaddies and locals co-existA new community exhibition at the Royal Engineers Museum in Chatham explores how the military and civilian populations have co-existed for more than 200 years.26 June 2012 -
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Resource: Website County: Greater London Caring on the Home FrontMuseum of the Order of St John, LondonMuseum of the Order of St John | London
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Venue: Historic house or home, Museum, Garden, parklands or rural site County: Carmarthenshire Carmarthenshire County Museum Carmarthen -
Event: Exhibition (temporary) County: North Yorkshire Castle Howard in Time of WarWhile generations of Howard sons went to fight overseas the impact of war was often more powerfully felt at home. Between 1815 and 1944 five Howards were killed in action, and for the family war was a time of anxiety as ...Castle Howard | York | 25 May 2013 — 31 December 2014
