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Article: News David Cundall leads Burma archaeology team in search for buried World War II spitfiresThe team searching for dozens of Spitfires thought to have been buried in Burma after World War II have arrived at the Yangon International Airport site.09 January 2013 -
Article: Trail Afghani Oral Histories Collected In LondonAfghani oral histories collected from refugees now living in London by the Evelyn Oldfield Unit.12 June 2006 -
Article: Trail Battlefield Britain - 2000 Years Of Conflict On British SoilThe BBC's Battlefield Britain series looked at battles fought on British soil. Culture24 developed a set of accompanying trails exploring museum collections that help us find out more about these conflicts.23 January 2006 -
Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Steel For Ships, Planes & Tanks - Sheffield Industry In World War TwoSheffield's 1930s steel industry had been in the doldrums, but the rush to rearm in the lead up to the Second World War soon had her furnaces running at full capacity, with the city providing an invaluable contribution during the conflict.20 June 2005
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Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Birmingham - Bombed But Not BeatenBirmingham and nearby Coventry were powerhouses of Britain's munitions production in the Second World War which made it a prime target for the Luftwaffe.06 June 2005 -
Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Manchester - A City In World War TwoThe face of Manchester changed dramatically during World War Two, losing many of its landmarks. It has now gained a futuristic museum, the Imperial War Museum North.06 June 2005 -
Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: London From The Blitz To VE DayOne in six Londoners was made homeless by the bombing of London, the peak of which was suffered during the 1940-41 Blitz. London museums feature a comprehensive account of the capital during World War Two.05 June 2005 -
Article: Trail A Trail Of Anglo-Sikh Heritage Around LondonSikhs have resided in Great Britain in small numbers for centuries and this trail, developed with the Anglo Sikh Heritage Trail, explores locations in London linked to their heritage.26 May 2005 -
Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Leeds - A Manufacturing City During WartimeA trail developed in partnership with Leodis, an online photographic archive from Leeds Library and Information Service, looking at life in Leeds during World War Two.18 May 2005 -
Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Both Sides Of The Air War - Norwich In World War TwoThe picturesque city of Norwich was hit hard during the Baedeker Blitz, when Hitler targeted destinations recommended by a German tourist guidebook.01 May 2005 -
Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Brighton In The Line Of FireThe Battle of Britain raged over the skies of Sussex and Brighton saw its fair share of bombing in the Blitz of World War Two. There were several naval bases in the area and there are a number of places where you can discover more about wartime Brighton.29 April 2005 -
Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Heroism On The High Seas - The Navy In World War TwoMuseums across the UK chart the role of the Royal Navy and the merchant fleet in World War Two, from action in the Atlantic and North Sea to the Mediterranean and the Far East.15 April 2005 -
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 -
Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Liverpool Plays Its Part As A Crucial PortLiverpool, the gateway into Britain for essential imports and American soldiers, was a major target for Hitler. The city managed to keep its docks open, though, and the Merchant Navy and anti-U-boat fleets based there helped Britain win the war.06 June 2004 -
Article: Trail D-Day 60th Anniversary: Normandy 60 Years OnWe finish our series of features marking the 60th anniversary of D-Day with a look at some of the locations and museums in Normandy today.04 June 2004 -
Article: Trail See Time Fly - The Centenary Of Aviation Museum TrailDecember 17, 2003 marks 100 years since the Wright Brothers made the first powered flight. Check out our trail for the best places to be on this historic occasion.15 December 2003 -
Article: Trail The Dieppe Raid: A Tragedy In 1942In 1942 a largely Canadian force launched from the southcoast for a raid on Dieppe. Disaster followed: 907 Canadians were killed, many more were captured.19 August 2002 -
Article: Trail Bristol Blighted By Blitz
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Article: Trail Community Focus Trail: East End Road And East Finchley CemeteryThe 'My Life-Our Heritage' project has researched and authored several trails within the London Borough of Barnet. Locations were selected because of their accessibility to wheelchair users and elderly people. This trail, an exploration of East End Road and East Finchley in North London is the * to be featured on the London City Heritage Guide.
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Article: Trail Fly High In Hendon And Cruise Cool In CamdenFrom aviation history to Jewish ceremonial art and a 19th century canal, north west London offers an eclectic mix of museums and historic buildings. Discover them all with this trail devised by the London Smaller Museums Group. -
Article: Trail The Secret War - SOE Against The Third ReichA fictional narrative based on a series of plausible events give an insight into the nature of British espionage activity during the Second World War. -
Article: Trail VE Day 60 Years: Betty Vince Remembers Wartime In WhitehawkIn response to recent moves to renovate the air raid shelter at Whitehawk Primary School, local resident Betty Vince remembers what life was like in Whitehawk during the Second World War.
