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The Cenotaph in Whitehall, 1919

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Peace and commemoration

After the Armistice in November 1918, millions of soldiers hoped they would soon go home. But demobilising so many troops was a huge task. How best to mark the Allied victory and commemorate the fallen also became subjects for debate.

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Explore Remembrance stories

The Cenotaph in Whitehall, 1919

Peace and commemoration

After the Armistice in November 1918, millions of soldiers hoped they would soon go home. But demobilising so many troops was a huge task. How best to mark the Allied victory and commemorate the fallen also became subjects for debate.

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Scottish poppy

Scottish poppy blooms again

This Scottish poppy, currently on display in Society gallery, dates from the early days of the Poppy Appeal.

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A raiding party in a trench, 1916

First World War

The First World War was the first truly global conflict. It cost the lives of over ten million soldiers worldwide.

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A soldier en route to Sicily, 1943

Second World War

The Second World War took place between 1939 and 1945 and was the bloodiest conflict in human history.

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Explore Remembrance events

Poppies to remember?
Primary workshop

3 September 2018 - 30 July 2020

FREE

Poppies to remember?

Discover some of the stories of Remembrance held by the Museum, the evolution of the poppy as a symbol, and how it is used today.

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Remembrance poetry workshop
Primary workshop

23 September 2019 - 18 November 2019

FREE

Remembrance poetry workshop

COMING SOON: Develop your poetic vocabulary and powers of description, taking inspiration from our First World War handling collection and archive.

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Remembrance poetry workshop
Secondary workshop

23 September 2019 - 18 November 2019

FREE

Remembrance poetry workshop

COMING SOON: Develop your poetic vocabulary and powers of description, taking inspiration from our First World War handling collection and archive.

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Explore Remembrance learning resources

Remembrance
Trail

KS1 (Age 5 to 7)

Remembrance

Follow this gallery trail to find out how and why people remember those who have served in wars.

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Take a view on society's relationship with the army
Video

KS3 (Age 11 to 14)

Take a view on society's relationship with the army

Explore society's opinions of the army, its operations and the soldiers who serve in it, and how and why society's attitudes fluctuate.

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