Spotlight: Second World War

Saturday, 23 April 2022

Tour

Mission Everest: Family Tour

Help prepare for an adventure in this interactive family tour.

In Conversation

Chelsea Pensioners: Memories of the Blitz

Hear what it was like to grow up during the Blitz as the Chelsea Pensioners recount their memories.

Workshop

Vintage Dance Classes

Learn how to jitterbug and jive throughout our Second World War weekend with our friends from SwingdanceUK.

Walking Tour

Chelsea in the Blitz

Join Dr Emily Mayhew for a walking tour that will reveal the devastating impact of the Blitz on Chelsea’s people and places.

Discussion

The Special Operations Executive: A Global Perspective

Join our panel of experts as they compare and contrast the work of the Special Operations Executive across different theatres of the Second World War.

Sunday, 24 April 2022

Workshop

Jungle Creatures: Animal Encounter with ZooLab

Meet snakes, spiders, scorpions and snails in this hands-on workshop and discover what it takes to survive in the wild!

Walking Tour

Chelsea in the Blitz

Join Dr Emily Mayhew for a walking tour that will reveal the devastating impact of the Blitz on Chelsea’s people and places.

Workshop

Vintage Dance Classes

Learn how to jitterbug and jive throughout our Second World War weekend with our friends from SwingdanceUK.

In Conversation

Uncovering the People’s War

Join Dr Jonathan Fennell and Professor Daniel Todman as they discuss the thoughts, feelings and experiences of Second World War soldiers.

In Conversation

What Do We Still Forget About the 'Forgotten War'?

Join Dr Robert Lyman and Lucy Betteridge-Dyson as they discuss aspects of the Burma campaign that remain under-represented in accounts of the war.

Check out our supporting programme of activities across the weekend.