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 | Foe to Friend: The British Army in Germany since 194512 September 2020 - 1 July 2021FREEMore than a million British soldiers have lived and served in Germany over the past 75 years. Immerse yourself in their stories and follow their evolution from conquerors and occupiers to allies and friends.
After the Second World War, the Army helped rebuild a devastated and divided nation. It provided protection during the Cold War, and later used Germany as a base from which to deploy troops across the world. Discover everyday tales of beer, bratwurst and family life set against intriguing accounts of espionage and military training on a massive scale in our free exhibition. |
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 | Britain's Black Regiments: Fighting for Empire and Equality16 October 2020, 12.00pmFREEJoin Barry Renfrew as he shines a light on the experiences of West Indian soldiers who served in the British Army. |
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 | Spy Princess: The Life of Noor Inayat Khan23 October 2020, 12.00pmFREEJoin Shrabani Basu as she recounts the riveting story of Noor Inayat Khan, who served as a British secret agent during the Second World War. |
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 | Jason Fox: Life Under Fire23 October 2020, 6.30pm£15.00Jason Fox, veteran of the Special Boat Service, reflects on his military operations and explores how anyone can build the strength and resilience of an elite soldier. |
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 | The Selection of the Unknown Warrior30 October 2020, 12.00pmFREECurator Justin Saddington uncovers the remarkable events at the heart of our exhibition, ‘Buried Among Kings: The Story of the Unknown Warrior’. |
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 | Buried Among Kings: The Story of the Unknown Warrior20 October 2020 - 14 February 2021FREEOne hundred years ago, the Unknown Warrior was laid to rest in Westminster Abbey. Our new exhibition tells the story of this symbolic memorial dedicated to the British service personnel who died during the First World War. |
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 | The Army and the occupation of GermanyFollowing their victory over Nazi Germany in May 1945, the Allies were faced with occupying and administering a country in ruins. British soldiers had a leading role in this, and had to learn to live and work alongside their former enemies. |
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 | Active Edge: The Army, Germany and the Cold WarIn 1945, British troops occupied Germany alongside their wartime Soviet allies. But in the years that followed, growing tension between East and West evolved into the Cold War, prompting a more defensive role for those garrisoned in West Germany. |
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 | Welcome back to Play Base!We're really pleased that our innovative, immersive, play area is open once again. We've put in place some new measures and changes to ensure that it continues to be safe and fun. |
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 | Robot Coding Challenge27 - 31 October 2020FREECode your robot to cross enemy territory and complete an important mission in this half-term family workshop, suitable for children aged 7+. |
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 | Bird Brains and Bullet-proof Vests27 - 29 October 2020FREEExplore the science behind some of the First World War’s unusual inventions in this interactive family show, suitable for children aged 7+. |
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