London 2021 #4

[debris4spike]

On the 11/11 I went to The Imperial War Museum.  I have been a few times over the years, but like all museums, there is always something new to spot ... if you keep your eyes open!






Part of the Berlin Wall

The harness of Rex ... including his Dicken medal (The animal VC)

Home Guard uniform - Dad was in the Home Guard

Cash box from HMS Exeter, sunk by The Graf Spree in 1939.  There is a memorial placque in the entrance if the hospital I work at in recognition of the ship

A gas-safe dog kennel ... to be used with humans in gas masks

From WWI - my granddad may have seen some of these.

My grandma was a "Canary" ... a munition worker

WWI

WWII - the staff car of General Montgomery

A spitfire

The smallest of the "little boats" who went over to Dunkirk in June 1940


After going to The Cenotaph on Sunday I went to see The Jewel Tower, built in 1365 and is part of the original Palace of Westminster.  And despite the name was mostly used to store government laws, and a set of "official" weights and measures.







Some of the original foundations, that had to be replaced in the mid 20th century

Comments

[curiouswombat.livejournal.com]

Fascinating. Another place I mean to go but have never quite got to.

[debris4spike]

That's one advantage of going on a fairly regular basis you get to see all the things you want to see ... and can return to any to catch up on missing displays

[garnigal.livejournal.com]

Derek and I did the Imperial War Museum when we were in London several years ago. I enjoyed the War Cabinet Room when I went with my parents. The one big museum I haven't done is the British Museum.

[debris4spike]

I remember going to the Imperial War Museum back when I was a teenager ... but still haven't got to The War Rooms, yet

Oh The British Museum is really worth a visit.

[desdemonaspace]

Wonderful post, Deb!

[debris4spike]

Thanks very much

[kindredspirit75.livejournal.com]

I envy your rich history. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos.

[debris4spike]

Oh, I know. I have always loved my English history & heritage, but that was really reinforced for me the first time I went to USA

That's one thing I like about LJ - being able to share these places.