The initial defence plan against V1s “provided for three defence belts, a balloon barrage just outside London, a gun belt beyond that, and beyond that again a fighter zone.” In distinct zones, RAF ...

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Britain invaded Eastern Africa in multiple stages in the last years of the nineteenth-century. They conquered many different peoples and destroyed traditional societies which had existed for centuries ...

This record comprises all the information held by IWM’s War Memorials Register on this memorial name. The Register records information as stated on the memorial. If you believe the record is ...

Taking place across all our five sites, IWM London, IWM North, IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms, and HMS Belfast, join our special guest authors for book signings throughout the year. All signings are ...

IWM North’s architecture delivers an award-winning immersive experience. Walk through a timeline of history from the First World War to the present day. Explore over 2,000 objects and immerse yourself ...

Wednesday 27 December to Sunday 23 February 2025. IWM Duxford’s winter spotlight exhibition tells the story of the aircraft and aircrew who fought in the Battles of France and Britain over the summer ...

We are aware of some problems currently affecting the War Memorials Register, and working to fix them as soon as possible. For updates please take a look at War Memorials Register development.

We have over 1.7 million object records online, and we are adding to this all the time. Our records are never finished. Sometimes we discover new information that changes what we know about an object, ...

This record comprises all the information held by IWM’s War Memorials Register on this memorial name. The Register records information as stated on the memorial. If you believe the record is ...

We'd like to hear from you. We're currently running a survey to understand how IWM can improve access to its collections and research services. Complete the survey We have over 1.7 million object ...

We have over 1.7 million object records online, and we are adding to this all the time. Our records are never finished. Sometimes we discover new information that changes what we know about an object, ...