Join us online this Thursday 25 April at 7pm (GMT+1), as we live stream the IWM Institute Annual Lecture 2024: Philippe Sands on War, Genocide and Other Crimes.

Featuring Philippe Sands and Lindsey Hilsum.

Learn more and watch on the IWM YouTube channel: bit.ly/49suO3j

A young woman welder photographed by Cecil Beaton outside a Tyneside shipyard, 1943.

Beaton worked as an official photographer for the British Ministry of Information during the war. You can learn more about his work on our website: bit.ly/3sLkT9A

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Men and women go about their daily business on this busy street in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Several vehicles can also be seen.

You can see more photos of life on the home front on our website: bit.ly/3TF90gd

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The Band of the Belgian Grenadiers arrive in Manchester to be inspected by Viscount French, 1916.

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A soldier examines an IRA mortar which has been rigged in the shovel of an earthmover. The home made weapon was abandoned after the IRA had attempted to attack the British Army base at Bessbrook in the late 1980s.

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Buildings in Manchester Piccadilly on fire after German air raids.

Manchester was hit by two nights of air raids in December 1940, often referred to as the 'Christmas Blitz'. Read more about the Manchester Blitz here: bit.ly/3X4e1yv

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Learn about the roles played by ordinary people during the World Wars, from Observer Corps to the Women’s Land Army.

Play 'Aircraft Snap' to test your observation skills, and explore how 'the blackout' worked with our light boxes: bit.ly/49bZdCH

On 24 April, 1916, Irish republicans seized notable buildings in Dublin and proclaimed an Irish Republic in what became known as the Easter Rising.

Here an arrested Irish republican is marched across a bridge by British troops in the aftermath of the fighting.

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Get hands-on with real museum objects and photographs to learn about the importance of chocolate during the Second World War.

Discover how chocolate was rationed and how it was used to boost the troops' morale: bit.ly/3KdPanh

The story of Northern Ireland is complicated. Whilst the origins of the Troubles can be traced back hundreds of years, the Battle of the Bogside in August 1969 is often considered the start of the 30 year conflict.

Learn more and watch in full: bit.ly/3AtWMN7

Here, paratroops parade outside a hangar at No 1 Parachute Training School, October 1942, Ringway, Manchester.

This is one of many colour film photographs in our collection. See more here: bit.ly/3q1ZjfE

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Northern Ireland: Living with the Troubles opens today at IWM North!

Explore the Troubles through four key sections, hearing from people with a range of differing perspectives and encountering objects that illuminate their experiences.

Find out more: bit.ly/3uAwmt8

Commissioned at the height of the Second World War, LS Lowry's 'Going to Work' depicts a crowd of matchstick workers flowing in to Manchester's Mather & Platt engineering works.

Learn more about the piece: bit.ly/3wRKcII

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Northern Ireland: Living with the Troubles opens at IWM North this week!

Explore the Troubles, hear from people with a range of differing perspectives and encounter objects that illuminate their experiences.

Opens Friday 22 March 2024: bit.ly/3uAwmt8

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We’re recruiting volunteers!

Join our volunteer crew at IWM - no experience necessary, full training provided, with short and longer term commitments available.

You can view our available opportunities here: bit.ly/3kpCf81

Closing date 15 March, 9am. #IWMVolunteers

Join us for a Relaxed Early Opening of IWM North for families and individuals who require a quieter and calmer environment to experience our museum.

17 February 2024, 8am - 10am.

Find out more and book your free advanced ticket: bit.ly/481TRti

There's still time to explore our story seekers trail at IWM North this Christmas!

Discover stories about amazing animals during war time through handling real museum objects from our collections.

Until 3 January, plan your visit: bit.ly/41ebowD

Merry Christmas from IWM North!

This Christmas promotional poster issued by the Scottish War Savings Committee during the First World War encouraged people to participate in a public saving scheme to aid the war effort.

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