On 5th November, we hosted an incredible meeting at Western Approaches HQ in Liverpool to launch the Battle of the Atlantic Research Partnership – a ground-breaking international collaboration between various organisations across Europe. These groups, with decades of expertise in researching and documenting the ships and sailors of the Atlantic conflict, collectively hold millions of …

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Western Approaches Museum in Liverpool have announced two historic ‘firsts’ by becoming the first museum in the UK to be achieve the prestigious Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme – the country’s highest badge of honour given to organisations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to supporting veterans and the Armed Forces community.   …

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Western Approaches and its parent company Big Heritage are delighted to announce a new partnership with Tranmere Rovers Football Club, creating a series of new heritage projects with the club and as new sponsors of the iconic Johnny King Stand at Prenton Park. Supporters and visitors to Prenton Park can expect to see Western Approaches …

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This week marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day – the allied invasion of Normandy and the beginning of the end of the war in Europe. It was the biggest and most ambitious military operations in all of history, with over 5,000 ships and landing craft transporting over 150,000 troops and their equipment across the English …

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Western Approaches Museum seeks to reassure visitors that they will remain open during a planned 8 week strike at other Liverpool museums. Liverpool, UK – February 16, 2024 – Western Approaches Museum, a key historical site dedicated to showcasing Liverpool’s critical role in the Battle of the Atlantic during World War II have reassured the …

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22nd August @ 11am

We are proud to host Patricia Owtram, a remarkable woman who served with the WRNS during WWII. Patricia used her skills with the German language to intercept top secret German messages for decoding at Bletchley Park. Come and listen to Patricia’s story in her own words and get your book signed! A unique opportunity to …

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We’ve got some exciting events planned for the summer! Check out the time table below for some more information!

Western Approaches HQ, is proud to announce its official opening of a new Wren Museum, to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. The Museum was officially opened on May 26th at 2pm, following a special V.I.P launch by HRH The Princess Royal, which formed a key part of The Battle of …

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Liverpool, 22 May 2023 – The Western Approaches Museum have announced the exclusive display of Navy hero Captain Frederic John Walker’s renowned leather jacket to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic. The jacket has been given to the museum on long-term loan by the Walker family, to give visitors a …

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