National Army Museum - Chelsea History Festival: more events now on sale

 

More festival events now on sale 17 - 26 September 2021 Coming to you from the National Army Museum, the Royal Hospital Chelsea and Chelsea Physic Garden, the third Chelsea History Festival features over 70 events covering military, social and natural history. Don't miss the new events on sale, including walking tours of the local area, Operation Jubilee with Patrick Bishop, Hitler’s American Gamble and Spotlight: Spy Saturday at the Museum. Can’t choose just one? Get 25% off when you book three or more festival events, terms apply*. EXPLORE THE PROGRAMME *Tickets must be purchased in the same transaction. The offer does not apply to free events, or to any events which include merchandise in the ticket price.

Festival highlights

Spymaster 18 September, 5.00pm £12.00 Helen Fry delves into the life of Thomas Kendrick, the man at the centre of British Intelligence for over 40 years before and during the Second World War. BOOK NOW Barbarossa 24 September, 5.30pm £12.00 Jonathan Dimbleby and Andrew Roberts discuss Operation Barbarossa and the consequences it had for all those involved. BOOK NOW

Brothers in Arms 25 September, 7.30pm £14.00 James Holland recounts the courageous story of the Sherwood Rangers, an elite tank regiment who played a pivotal role in the final months of the Second World War. BOOK NOW Chelsea Pensioners: Recollections of the Korean War 26 September, 3.30pm £12.00 Our brilliant panel of Chelsea Pensioners will share memories of the Korean War in this unique and unforgettable event. BOOK NOW

Family festival fun

Family-friendly events at this year's festival Various dates 18 - 26 September £0 - £8 From 'Fantastically Great Women Scientists' with Kate Pankhurst to 'Horrible Histories' with Martin Brown, there is plenty to keep your budding authors entertained! Our brand new 'Street through time' will immerse you in the sights and sounds of the past. Journey through 2000 years of London history – and clash blades at the Sword School! Don't forget to pick up our free Time Travel Chelsea trail when you arrive to enjoy an adventure down Royal Hospital Road. FIND OUT MORE

Friday Insights coming up

Lunchtime talks 12pm every Friday, National Army Museum and online FREE, Book online We have loved welcoming back visitors to the Museum for our weekly lunchtime talks. Now available both in person and online, check out the upcoming programme. Former Brixmis officer Major General Peter Williams will be discussing East German intelligence operations, Dr Emily Mayhew will examine the medical profession during the war in Afghanistan, and David Wells is going to explore the service of the West India Regiments in Britain’s early 19th-century military campaigns against France and America. BOOK NOW