Imperial War Museum launches new event
Veterans, authors, curators and some of the museum’s famous collection will converge on IWM Duxford for a new summer 2022 history festival
A new all-day event hosted by the Imperial War Museum is to take place at IWM Duxford on Saturday, 11 June, 2022. Known as IWM Live, it will combine the institute’s renowned collection, the expertise of its curators, book signings from leading historical authors and the opportunity for visitors to engage with veterans of conflict.
Emily Charles, curator of the American Air Museum at IWM Duxford and speaker for the upcoming programme, says: “We are so excited to showcase everything special about experiencing IWM live and in person with this event.”
Talks will cover a multitude of topics, from iconic aircraft such as the Lancaster, Vulcan, Spitfire and Mosquito, to naval operations focussing on HMS Belfast and the Arctic Convoys. There will also be lectures about the experiences of Black Americans in Britain during the Second World War, how the Imperial War Museum was founded in the First World War, and the Indian Army throughout both conflicts – among many other discussions. Those interested to learn more about IWM London’s recently opened WWII and Holocaust Galleries, meanwhile, will be offered the chance to hear about what went into their design.
This story is from the Issue 104, 2022 edition of History of War.
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