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Liverpool is the UK’s number one city for learning about the Second World War and Western Approaches is the perfect place to begin. Located right at the heart of the wartime command centre, this building tells the story of resilience, sacrifice and community spirit of Liverpool vividly. The headquarters of the Battle of Atlantic tells …
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MoreThe school holidays are in full swing and Liverpool remains one of the UK’s most popular destinations for families. When you are exploring for activities to do in the city, visiting Western Approaches should be at the top of your to do list and we want to tell you why. You can explore the remarkable …
MoreCalling all veterans and enthusiasts! Join us at Western Approaches for our new WW2 Talking History Club. Walk with our Royal Naval veteran, Snowy, through WW2 specialist talks one week and then never seen before items in from the Western Approaches and U534 archives the next. (all dates are 2pm start) This is a unique …
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MoreWestern Approaches Museum will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the passing of Second World War and Battle of the Atlantic hero, Admiral Sir Max Horton R.N., on 30 July. Recognised as a crucial figure in Allied operations during the Battle of the Atlantic, Admiral Horton commanded activity from the Royal Navy’s Derby Street Headquarters, which …
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MoreHer Royal Highness The Princess Royal was presented with a specially commissioned sculpture of a wren during a visit to HMS Eaglet in Liverpool on Wednesday 22 July marking a significant milestone in the development of the new Battle of the Atlantic Memorial being built in Birkenhead. The Princess Royal’s visit to HMS Eaglet formed …
MoreTo celebrate National Hire a Veteran Day (July 25th) here is Michael Snowball letting you know about his own personal experience.
MoreIn his own words: Born 8am, August 8th 1953 at Carlton Lodge Nursing Home in Harrogate Yorkshire. Of interest I visited Carlton lodge at 8 am on my 70th birthday – it is still there, the exterior is unchanged, but it’s now a retirement home. Should I read something into that?The first 11 years of …
MoreWestern Approaches is excited to introduce Summer in the Bunker, a programme of six weeks’ worth of activities suitable for the whole family and designed to reveal the incredible wartime history of Liverpool to a new generation of visitors. The main event this summer will be a completely new Family Trail, developed for families to …
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MoreBattle of the Atlantic podcast – now live! A new podcast dedicated to the Battle of the Atlantic has launched and is now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major streaming platforms. Titled Battle of the Atlantic, the series sets the tone for the upcoming Battle of the Atlantic Museum, currently under construction at …
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MorePier Head memorial service to honour WWII naval hero Captain Johnnie Walker Big Heritage will host a memorial service to honour Captain Fredrick John “Johnnie” Walker at 11am on Thursday 9th July at his statue located on Liverpool’s Pier Head. The annual service will this year mark 82 years since Captain Walker passed away in …
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