From War To Windrush
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To mark the sixtieth anniversary of the arrival of the 'Windrush' generation of immigrants in Britain in 1948, the Imperial War Museum hosts an exhibition telling the personal stories of the West Indies people during the First and Second World Wars. Featured in the From War to Windrush exhibition is Sam King MBE, the Jamaica-born mayor of Southwark. After serving with the Royal Air Force in Britain for eight years he returned to Britain on the ex-troopship MV Empire Windrush, later becoming a Labour councillor. His is just one of the tales originating from the historic Windrush crossing, told through historical material and personal memorabilia.About Imperial War Museum
This museum of 20th century warfare offers a thoughtful look at what day-to-day life was like for both citizens and soldiers in the two world wars. The Imperial War Museum has many weapons of war, including rockets, tanks, guns and submarines and some of its most powerful exhibits are the Trench Experience in the World War I gallery and The Blitz Experience in the World War II gallery. More about Imperial War Museum
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Britain At War
TIMES 12.30pm PRICING Free, admission charge for special exhibitions
Build The Truce
TIMES 10am-6pm PRICING Free
An interactive display inspired by the 9th century BC Olympic Games 'truce', which enabled Greek athletes from the country's warring cities to travel and compete in safety. Installations include films, interviews with the likes of Seanna Walsh and Jackie McDonald, respectively former IRA and UDA prisoners, and Dr Tony Redmond OBE, who was part of t
A Family In Wartime
TIMES 10am-6pm PRICING Free
Photographs, personal testimonies, posters, film and paintings exploring how one ordinary family, the Allpresses, faced the daily challenge of living in London during the Second World War.
Build The Truce: Family Activity
TIMES Saturday 26th May 2012 at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm PRICING Free
Creative sessions based on the theme of global truce.
Women And The Home Front
TIMES Various Times PRICING Free
A drop-in activity about the contribution of women to the war effort.
Build The Truce: Family Activity
TIMES Saturday 16th June and Sunday 17th June 2012 at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm PRICING Free
Creative sessions based on the theme of global truce.
Build The Truce: Family Activity
TIMES Saturday 21st July and Sunday 22nd July 2012 at 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm PRICING Free
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