Britain at War Experience

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Winston Churchill’s Britain At War Experience focuses solely on World War II, and tells the story of Londoner’s life during the Blitz – during the bombs, blackouts and rationing.

The museum itself has been built amongst some old railway arches, and a lift takes you down to a mocked-up air shelter. There you can see a huge collection of everyday items from ration books and gas masks, to toilet paper and tins of beef. There are also hundreds of posters, pictures and war photographs.

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There are also several reconstructions to get you in the mood – the sights and sounds of a bombed-out street led you to the remains of a department store, destroyed by falling bombs.

There is also a club for American GIs, and a BBC radio mike broadcasting the King’s speeches to the nation.

Facts and information

Address:
Britain At War Experience, Churchill House, 64–66 Tooley Street, Southwark,
London SE1 2TF
England
Telephone:
Work +44 (0) 207 403 3171
Fax:
Fax +44 (0) 207 403 5104
Bus route:
17 21 35 40 43 47 48 133 141 149 343 381 521 RV1
Train station:
London Bridge JB NR
Opening times:
10–5 (Apr–Oct); 10–4.30 (Nov–Mar)
Cost:
Adults £10.45; Children £4.95 (5–15); Infants free (under-5); Family ticket £26.00

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