TARGETED TALKS
19 November 2011, 10.30am - 5.30pm
The single largest and most destructive conflict in history, the Second World War defines the 20th century. Responding to huge demand and building on last year's incredible success, the Museum presents a day of celebrity speakers covering a wide range of campaigns and conflicts. Speakers include Lord Asa Briggs, Brian J Ford, Roger Field and Colin Smith.
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 CELEBRITY SPEAKERS
10 November 2011, 7.00pm
Through a unique collection of interviews, private diaries and remarkable unpublished letters from the soldiers to their families, Richard Van Emden examines the impact of the First World War on the generations left behind.
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 EVENTS
5, 12, 26 November 2011
Exclusive workshops for budding artists of all ages to learn new techniques, design their own storyboards and hear the tales behind the artwork.
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 SPECIAL DISPLAYS
Now Open - Free Entry
Discover the real-life stories which inspired the hugely popular 'War Horse' novel at 'War Horse: Fact & Fiction'. A dynamic and interactive exhibition for all the family with exciting material from Michael Morpurgo, the National Theatre, the Brooke and Disney.
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 WHAT'S ON
24 - 27 November 2011
The South Ken Kids Festival is devoted to children's literature with exciting workshops, drawing duels, talks, films, performances and book-signings. Guests include Quentin Blake, David McKee and Lauren Child.
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 WHAT'S ON
3 - 30 November 2011
A fascinating new film season exploring British cinematic reactions to the End of Empire. Highlights include well-known feature classic 'Zulu' (USA 1963) and rarely seen gem 'Windom's Way' (1957).
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 WHAT'S ON
Every Thursday, 12.30pm
November lecture topics include:
How the Royal Artillery Rescued Sir Redvers Buller in South Africa, 1900 | Family at War: Correspondence from the Great War | Monty and Rommel: Parallel Lives | The Extraordinary Life and Death of Lt Col Jack Sherwood Kelly, VC, CMG, DSO
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