On 8 May, 1945, huge celebrations broke out in British villages, towns, and cities. Bonfires were lit and hoarded rations were brought out for street parties to celebrate VE Day – the end of the War in Europe….
War Heroes’ Medals Displayed Together For First Time
Two Second World War Victoria Cross medals are on display together for the first to mark the anniversary of VE Day….
Surrender on Lűneberg Heath
The surrender of German forces on Lűneberg Heath in May 1945 marked one of the final acts of the Second World War, the unconditional surrender of German forces in northwest Europe….
Fraser flamethrower collection
Take a look at a recent donation – a collection of reports, technical drawings, photographs and even a sectioned Churchill Crocodile flame projector……
Photo Appeal – Private Samuel Hickman
Can you help us find a photograph of this First World War hero?…
An Engineer’s Interrogation
The fifth of our Archive & Object Collection blogs takes a look at the interrogation of the Chief Technical Engineer of the Henschel Research and Experimental Establishment. …
Photo Appeal – Lieutenant John Abell Vyvyan Churchill
Can you help us find a photograph of this First World War hero?…
A Rather Striking Clock
It’s time for the fourth instalment of our Archive & Object Collection blogs – this time, we take a look at a unique timepiece….
Photo Appeal – Second Lieutenant Kenneth Harold Ashcroft
Can you help us find a photograph of this First World War hero?…
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
The third of our Archive & Object Collection blogs serves as a festive tribute to the most wonderful time of the year!…
Stitches in Time
A couple of recently donated items have prompted an intriguing exploration into an often-overlooked section of the museum collection….
Reflections From the Past
Our second Archive & Object Collection blog focuses on one of the earliest items to be donated to the Tank Museum….
Leading from the Front at Cambrai
Leading from the Front at Cambrai and 4 other lessons leaders can learn from Tank Corps Brigadier Hugh Elles….
Wool to Bovington Railway
Find out more about the history of the Wool to Bovington Camp branch line….
‘Sam’ and the 61st Recce Regiment
The first of our Archive & Object Collection blogs tells a fun, if forgotten, ‘tail’….
Photo Appeal – Maj. Edgar Godwin
Can you help us find a photograph of this First World War hero?…
VJ Day – Lest We Forget
Marking 80 Years Since the End of WWII…
VJ Day 2025
Marking 80 Years Since the End of WWII…
The History of The Tank Museum
How The Tank Museum has developed into one of the most popular museums on the planet!…
VE Day: In Their Own Words
Accounts from across the Royal Armoured Corps as they heard the news the war in Europe was over….
