First World War Christmas storytelling

Join us for a series of First World War-themed Christmas stories, brought to life by costumed actors.
Costumed WW1 actors
Join us for a series of First World War-themed Christmas stories, brought to life by costumed actors.

Hear what Christmas was like during wartime from a British soldier and a female postal worker responsible for returning letters to the families of troops killed on active service.

Free drop-in sessions:

  • 11.30am to 12.30pm
  • 1.00pm to 2.00pm
  • 2.30pm to 3.30pm

Special notice

The National Army Museum is closed 25 - 26 December 2017 and 1 January 2018.

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Christmas greetings from the front line

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Soldiers throughout the First World War found ways to maintain morale and mark the festive season while separated from their loved ones.