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New Director-General at IWM
Sir Robert Crawford CBE, Director-General of the Imperial War Museum retires in October 2008. Diane Lees, Director of the Museum of Childhood, will step into his shoes.
imperial war museum • sir robert crawford cbe • diane lees • victoria and albert • museum of childhood
Sir Robert Crawford CBE, Director-General of the Imperial War Museum retires in October 2008. Diane Lees, Director of the Museum of Childhood, will step into his shoes.
imperial war museum • sir robert crawford cbe • diane lees • victoria and albert • museum of childhood
Imperial War Museum Duxford
The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is planning several air shows and events during 2008 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
imperial war museum duxford • duxford • duxford air shows • large visitor attraction of the year award • spitfire
The Imperial War Museum at Duxford is planning several air shows and events during 2008 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
imperial war museum duxford • duxford • duxford air shows • large visitor attraction of the year award • spitfire
Exhibitions at Imperial War Museum
The Imperial War Museum has a number of exhibitions and special events planned for 2008/9, some of which will commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I.
imperial war museum • terry deary • martin brown • horrible histories • the frightful first world war
The Imperial War Museum has a number of exhibitions and special events planned for 2008/9, some of which will commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I.
imperial war museum • terry deary • martin brown • horrible histories • the frightful first world war
Imperial War Museum Exhibition – Outbreak 1939
Exhibition and TV program will explore lead-up to the outbreak of World War II through photographs, film footage, personal stories, documents and personal possessions.
imperial war museum • outbreak of world war ii • the phoney war • eric ravillious official war artist • clare hollingworth war journalist
Exhibition and TV program will explore lead-up to the outbreak of World War II through photographs, film footage, personal stories, documents and personal possessions.
imperial war museum • outbreak of world war ii • the phoney war • eric ravillious official war artist • clare hollingworth war journalist
Imperial War Museum: A Profile
This exhibition centre explores the two world wars and all conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth during the 20th century and into the 21st century.
phoney war • imperial war musem • wars of twentieth century • 18-pounder • home front
This exhibition centre explores the two world wars and all conflicts involving Britain and the Commonwealth during the 20th century and into the 21st century.
phoney war • imperial war musem • wars of twentieth century • 18-pounder • home front
For Your Eyes Only Museum Exhibit
This exhibition marks the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth. It explores how events in his life affected the antics of his brain child, master spy James Bond.
james bond • 007 • rosa kleb • ian fleming • for your eyes only
This exhibition marks the centenary of Ian Fleming's birth. It explores how events in his life affected the antics of his brain child, master spy James Bond.
james bond • 007 • rosa kleb • ian fleming • for your eyes only
Historical Movies and World War Images
The Film and Video Archive of the Imperial War Museum in London offers online access to over 23,000 movie records from WWI and WWII.
historical movies • world war images • battle of the somme • frank capra why we fight • wwi movies
The Film and Video Archive of the Imperial War Museum in London offers online access to over 23,000 movie records from WWI and WWII.
historical movies • world war images • battle of the somme • frank capra why we fight • wwi movies
Horrible Histories Terrible Trenches Exhibition
Imperial War Museum London presents an interactive family show. Terry Deary's Trenches Handbook forms the basis of a realistic exploration of life in World War I trenches
imperial war museum london • horrible histories terrible trenches • trenches handbook • terry deary horrible histories • horrible histories terry deary
Imperial War Museum London presents an interactive family show. Terry Deary's Trenches Handbook forms the basis of a realistic exploration of life in World War I trenches
imperial war museum london • horrible histories terrible trenches • trenches handbook • terry deary horrible histories • horrible histories terry deary
Top Ten Best Things to do in Manchester, England
Manchester is England's second city with the best football, music, museums, restaurants, bars, galleries and other visitor attractions for a city break beyond London.
best things in manchester • england • old trafford • manchester united stadium tours • art gallery
Manchester is England's second city with the best football, music, museums, restaurants, bars, galleries and other visitor attractions for a city break beyond London.
best things in manchester • england • old trafford • manchester united stadium tours • art gallery
Winston Churchill museum, London
The Churchill Museum in the Cabinet War Rooms, London, England is a fine exploration of the man who led Britain during the World War II.
winston • churchill • museum • cabinet war rooms • london
The Churchill Museum in the Cabinet War Rooms, London, England is a fine exploration of the man who led Britain during the World War II.
winston • churchill • museum • cabinet war rooms • london
Holocaust Art Exhibit - Unspeakable
This show presents responses to the Holocaust by those with first-hand experience, British artists hearing of the atrocities, and contemporary artists recalling history.
unspeakable the artist as witness to the holocaust • nazi persecution of jews • holocaust art • morris kestelman • lama sabachthani
This show presents responses to the Holocaust by those with first-hand experience, British artists hearing of the atrocities, and contemporary artists recalling history.
unspeakable the artist as witness to the holocaust • nazi persecution of jews • holocaust art • morris kestelman • lama sabachthani
A Budget Tram Tour of Manchester
Take the tram through English industrial history from Manchester's city centre to gleaming post-modern Salford Quays where the city was shaped by war and buffalo.
cheap travel • budget travel • uk travel • liverpool tourism • york uk tourism
Take the tram through English industrial history from Manchester's city centre to gleaming post-modern Salford Quays where the city was shaped by war and buffalo.
cheap travel • budget travel • uk travel • liverpool tourism • york uk tourism
From War to Windrush
The stories of West Indians living in Britain during the First and Second World Wars are told through personal memorabilia, photos, documents, music and film footage.
empire windrush • windrush • war to windrush • allan wilmot • lord kitchener
The stories of West Indians living in Britain during the First and Second World Wars are told through personal memorabilia, photos, documents, music and film footage.
empire windrush • windrush • war to windrush • allan wilmot • lord kitchener
In Memoriam: Remembering the Great War
This exhibition marks the 90th anniversary of the Armistice and looks at the experiences of 90 individuals, showing how the Great War affected their lives.
in memoriam: remembering the great war • armistice • archduke franz ferdinand • gavrilo princip • paul nash
This exhibition marks the 90th anniversary of the Armistice and looks at the experiences of 90 individuals, showing how the Great War affected their lives.
in memoriam: remembering the great war • armistice • archduke franz ferdinand • gavrilo princip • paul nash
Paul Nash and Yves Tanguy
Learn something new from comments made about these two abstract and surrealist artists who created unique landscapes.
abstract-expressionism • paul nash • yves tanguy • surrealist painter • surrealism
Learn something new from comments made about these two abstract and surrealist artists who created unique landscapes.
abstract-expressionism • paul nash • yves tanguy • surrealist painter • surrealism
Soriano Moves to Royal Academy
Following Sir Norman Rosenthal's departure, Kathleen Soriano, Director of Compton Verney, has been appointed as Exhibition Director at Royal Academy of Arts.
kathleen soriano • sir norman rosenthal • jacob van ruisdael • alberto giacometti • georges de la tour
Following Sir Norman Rosenthal's departure, Kathleen Soriano, Director of Compton Verney, has been appointed as Exhibition Director at Royal Academy of Arts.
kathleen soriano • sir norman rosenthal • jacob van ruisdael • alberto giacometti • georges de la tour
Second World War Winston Churchill Famous Quotes
Some of the most famous historic speeches of Winston Churchill during the Second World War are held in the Sound Archive of the Imperial War Museum in London.
winston churchill quotes • winston churchill speeches • historic speeches • famous quotes • war speeches
Some of the most famous historic speeches of Winston Churchill during the Second World War are held in the Sound Archive of the Imperial War Museum in London.
winston churchill quotes • winston churchill speeches • historic speeches • famous quotes • war speeches
2009 RIBA Stirling Prize Winner Announced
Richards Rogers' firm, Rogers Stirk Harbour, has been awarded the 2009 Stirling Prize- the most prestigious prize in British Architecture.
riba • stirling prize • architecture prize • richard rogers • maggie centre
Richards Rogers' firm, Rogers Stirk Harbour, has been awarded the 2009 Stirling Prize- the most prestigious prize in British Architecture.
riba • stirling prize • architecture prize • richard rogers • maggie centre
Memoir Research and Libraries
Libraries provide a wealth of resources for the writer. If you're going to get the most out of your library research some preparation will help save time.
research libraries • libraries and memoir writing • libraries and research • researching memoirs • source memoir research
Libraries provide a wealth of resources for the writer. If you're going to get the most out of your library research some preparation will help save time.
research libraries • libraries and memoir writing • libraries and research • researching memoirs • source memoir research
Spy on James Bond's Britain
Book Tour 007, a 4-day 3- night inclusive package of lodging, all breakfasts and dinners, transportation and entrance fees, plus driver who is a guide and companion,
james bond spy tour • britain james bond tour • authentic guided visits to bond sites • inclusive james bond packages • ian fleming tours
Book Tour 007, a 4-day 3- night inclusive package of lodging, all breakfasts and dinners, transportation and entrance fees, plus driver who is a guide and companion,
james bond spy tour • britain james bond tour • authentic guided visits to bond sites • inclusive james bond packages • ian fleming tours
Churchill Museum, Cabinet War Room
The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms give visitors a historic peek into the major events and strategic high command in London during the dark days of World War II.
churchill museum • cabinet war room • world war ii • enigma machine • battle britain
The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms give visitors a historic peek into the major events and strategic high command in London during the dark days of World War II.
churchill museum • cabinet war room • world war ii • enigma machine • battle britain
John Singer Sargent
Short biography of the American expatriate known for his career as a portraitist and for his notorious painting Madame X.
john singer sargent • american artists • portrait artists • portrait of madame x • portrait of madame gautreau
Short biography of the American expatriate known for his career as a portraitist and for his notorious painting Madame X.
john singer sargent • american artists • portrait artists • portrait of madame x • portrait of madame gautreau
Ride the London Eye High Above the Thames
Of the many things to do in London, England, the most exciting is taking a ride on the Millennium Wheel. Offering amazing views, it is one of the best London attractions.
london eye • thames • westminster • buckingham palace • houses of parliament
Of the many things to do in London, England, the most exciting is taking a ride on the Millennium Wheel. Offering amazing views, it is one of the best London attractions.
london eye • thames • westminster • buckingham palace • houses of parliament
Secret War Organisation Wins Memorial
A secret World War Two organisation, the Special Operations Executive, has finally been given a public memorial in London.
second world war • secret intelligence • soe • violette szabo • war films
A secret World War Two organisation, the Special Operations Executive, has finally been given a public memorial in London.
second world war • secret intelligence • soe • violette szabo • war films
Sir William Orpen
Through his portraits, self-portraits, scenes of war or quiet rooms, the works of artist William Orpen reveal a many-faceted talent.
william orpen • irish artists • portrait artists • john singer sargent • augustus john
Through his portraits, self-portraits, scenes of war or quiet rooms, the works of artist William Orpen reveal a many-faceted talent.
william orpen • irish artists • portrait artists • john singer sargent • augustus john
The 1914 Army of Montenegro
Montenegro began the war as the poorest equipped of all of the 1914 armies but never faltered, and often outfought its enemies.
montenegro world war one • montenegro army • gasser heavy revolver • montenegrin soldier • smith & wesson 44 caliber revolvers
Montenegro began the war as the poorest equipped of all of the 1914 armies but never faltered, and often outfought its enemies.
montenegro world war one • montenegro army • gasser heavy revolver • montenegrin soldier • smith & wesson 44 caliber revolvers
The Old Lie: Dulce et Decorum est
Wilfred Owens was only one of many killed just before Armistice Day, 1918; but his death sums up the loss and futility of the time - Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori.
dulce et decorum est pro patria mori • wilfred owen • rememberance day • november 11th • world war one
Wilfred Owens was only one of many killed just before Armistice Day, 1918; but his death sums up the loss and futility of the time - Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori.
dulce et decorum est pro patria mori • wilfred owen • rememberance day • november 11th • world war one
The WWI Serbian Army of 1914
Underequipped, outnumbered, and fighting with its back to the mountains the Serbian National Army never shrank from its duties in World War One.
serbia world war one • austria serbia • belgrade • serbian army • voyvoda (field marshall) radomir putnik
Underequipped, outnumbered, and fighting with its back to the mountains the Serbian National Army never shrank from its duties in World War One.
serbia world war one • austria serbia • belgrade • serbian army • voyvoda (field marshall) radomir putnik
Hitler's First Aerial Attack on Britian
Countless battles and bombing raids occurred during W.W.2. The16th October 2009 is the 70th anniversary of the 1st aerial attack on British territory by the Luftwaffe.
ww2. hitler • chamberlain • luftwaffe • junker • spitfire
Countless battles and bombing raids occurred during W.W.2. The16th October 2009 is the 70th anniversary of the 1st aerial attack on British territory by the Luftwaffe.
ww2. hitler • chamberlain • luftwaffe • junker • spitfire
Resources for Military Biography Research
When writing a military biography it is important to get as much general and detailed background information as possible. So where is the best place to start?
military biography research • researching canadian military history • researching english military history • researching u.s. military history • researching german military history
When writing a military biography it is important to get as much general and detailed background information as possible. So where is the best place to start?
military biography research • researching canadian military history • researching english military history • researching u.s. military history • researching german military history
The Flanders Poppy
Few emblems are as instantly recognizable as the humble Flanders Poppy. It is the symbol annually worn by millions to commemorate the fallen of all conflicts since W.W.I.
flanders poppy • poppy • royal british legion • earl haig • john mccrea
Few emblems are as instantly recognizable as the humble Flanders Poppy. It is the symbol annually worn by millions to commemorate the fallen of all conflicts since W.W.I.
flanders poppy • poppy • royal british legion • earl haig • john mccrea
George Cross
The George Cross may not conjur images of bravery such as those associated with the Victoria Cross, but its holders are as heroic and brave.
george cross • victoria cross • royal ulster constabulary • island fortress malta • king george vi
The George Cross may not conjur images of bravery such as those associated with the Victoria Cross, but its holders are as heroic and brave.
george cross • victoria cross • royal ulster constabulary • island fortress malta • king george vi
The RIBA Stirling Prize
Since 1996 there has been one architectural prize that all UK based architects have strove to win, the coverted RIBA Stirling Prize.
stirling prize • james stirling • most important architectural prize • riba • royal institute of british architects
Since 1996 there has been one architectural prize that all UK based architects have strove to win, the coverted RIBA Stirling Prize.
stirling prize • james stirling • most important architectural prize • riba • royal institute of british architects
London's Best Free Museums
Visitors to London needn't worry about the city's high cost. The biggest and best known museums are free and easily accessible on foot or by the Tube.
london's most popular museums • the london subway • trafalgar square • the national gallery • michelangelo
Visitors to London needn't worry about the city's high cost. The biggest and best known museums are free and easily accessible on foot or by the Tube.
london's most popular museums • the london subway • trafalgar square • the national gallery • michelangelo
A Remarkable War Painting by George Clausen
George Clausen was highly regarded in his day but is now largely forgotten. However, an uncharacteristic memorial to the dead of World War I deserves to be better known.
george clausen • english impressionists • english painters • world war i • war artists
George Clausen was highly regarded in his day but is now largely forgotten. However, an uncharacteristic memorial to the dead of World War I deserves to be better known.
george clausen • english impressionists • english painters • world war i • war artists
Eyewitness to Hitler's Bunker Suicide
A secretary, a nurse, an aide and a bodyguard talk to the press about the last hours of Nazi dictator, Adolf Hitler, in the final days of World War II.
hitler • hitler's bunker • hitler's suicide • hitler's death • eyewitness of hitler's suicide
A secretary, a nurse, an aide and a bodyguard talk to the press about the last hours of Nazi dictator, Adolf Hitler, in the final days of World War II.
hitler • hitler's bunker • hitler's suicide • hitler's death • eyewitness of hitler's suicide
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