Museum Events
British Army Museums host numerous special activities throughout the year. A selection of which are listed below. Please visit the individual museums for a full list the events and activities they offer.
Museum of the Manchester Regiment
Stitch in Time: An exhibition of community needlework
From now until 17 December 2011
TAMESIDE’S ‘Stitch in Time’ group are flying the flag for community needlework by trooping their own Colour at the Museum of the Manchester Regiment.
Inspired by the many Regimental Colours in the museum‘s collection – as well as embroidery and needlework done by troops – the members have created their own standard which forms the centrepiece of the exhibition.
In the same way that a military Colour embodies the history and traditions of a regiment, the Stitch in Time equivalent reflects Tameside’s long heritage.
Stitch in Time, which meets twice monthly, is as much a social group as a stitching community. Members gather to relax, chat, meet people and have an enjoyable time. There is a male participant and even an Australian member - an Ex-Tamesider who read about the group in an international Cross Stitch magazine and has sent her contribution by post.
For more information contact Barbara Latham 0161 342 2812
Museums Galleries Scotland
Remembering Scotland at War
A pioneering online museum with a social networking area aimed at 'capturing memories' has been developed by Museums Galleries Scotland.
Remembering Scotland at War showcases and encourages personal accounts from civilians, younger and older veterans, and currently serving military of how conflict has affected them.
The project - led by Museums Galleries Scotland - features more than 200 exhibitions, interviews, photographs and footage spanning from WW2 to Afghanistan. Accounts include personal stories of individuals, families, local communities and even the impact on Scotland’s landscapes.
In addition to the online museum's exhibitions, there is an interactive social media area where personal memories can be exchanged. Here, anyone can create a profile to upload their own reminiscences, photographs and videos, discuss exhibitions and make comments. The museum is free, constantly evolving and fully interactive.
To explore the exhibition or to add a memory visit the museum at www.RememberingScotlandAtWar.org.uk.
National Army Museum
Conflicts of Interest
Ongoing
The National Army Museum is hosting a new exhibition which explores the role of the British Army on the world stage.
From Northern Ireland to the Falklands, Iraq to Afghanistan, Conflicts of Interest explores more than three decades of conflict at home and abroad. The exhibition includes personal accounts alongside exclusive items from the Museum's collections.
The exhibition's "At Home" area is themed around some of the most pressing issues facing the military today - changing attitudes towards gender and sexuality, and the debates around equality. The section also looks at the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, crime and homelessness among veterans and the implications of the military covenant.
There's also Conflicting Opinions - an interactive space inviting contribution and comment. This area will be a forum for debate both within the exhibition and online, where there will be an opportunity to share opinions and take part in a poll on the conflicts depicted. Visitors will be invited - both online and within the Museum - to help to shape the exhibition.
The National Army Museum
Faces of Battle - Untold stories of suffering, heroism and hope
Unseen photography and footage of Britain's faceless war wounded will be displayed alongside contemporary uniform sculptures tracing their surgery, rehabilitation and recovery, at a groundbreaking new exhibition open now at the National Army Museum.
Lunchtime Lectures
Lunchtime talks take place at 12.30 pm every Thursday, and many are followed by a book signing at in the Museum shop.
Celebrity Lectures
These events frequently sell out and purchase well in advance of the event is recommended. Book your tickets for Celebrity Lectures, Conferences and Study Days at the Museum Shop on 020 7730 0717 x2240.
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