Object of the Week

News | 17-05-2012

Tomorrow (Friday 17th May) the Olympic Flame will arrive in the United Kingdom, ready to start out on its 70-day journey around the country on Saturday. In celebration of this fact, our Object of the Week is a book written by a home-grown inspirational Olympian, Philip Noel-Baker. (more…)

Object of the Week

News | 10-05-2012

Tuesday (15th May) is International Conscientious Objector’s Day. The term ‘conscientious objector’, or ‘CO’ for short, was first used in World War 1 to describe those who objected to serving in the armed forces on moral grounds. When conscription was introduced in 1916, 16,000 such men claimed exemption from military service. Some felt that fighting went against their religion, others simply held all life sacred or saw the war as purely an upper class quarrel. (more…)

Nobel Peace Laureate Visit

News | 30-04-2012

The University of Bradford hosted it’s annual Peace Jam event over the weekend of the 27th-29th April and this year’s visiting Nobel Peace Laureate, visited the Peace Museum on the Friday afternoon. Adolfo Perez Esquivel is from Argentina and a very well known artist as well as an internationally recognised  peacemaker. He honored the Museum, by deciding to make an impromptu sketch of an image of the struggle for and the challenge of peace, faced by all of us. (more…)

Museums for Peace:Transforming Cultures

Education | 30-04-2012

A new book containing case studies of good practice from around the globe. Edited by the Peace Museum UK’s Chair of Trustees Clive Barrett and Joyce Apsel. The book is published by the International Network of Museums for Peace. A must have for all interested in peace and conflict, peace-making, peace education and peace museums. Case studies include two from Bradford as well as many others from around the world.The theme of the case studies is very much on exploring the potential of peace museums to challenge people to become actively involved in peacemaking. (more…)

Sport, Conflict and Reconciliation Conference

News | 29-04-2012

We attended a conference on sport and peace ‘Sport, Conflict and Reconciliation’ at Liverpool Hope University on the 28th April. It was a very useful and interesting day and the Museum was pleased to be able to share with delegates, the details of some of our education work on Sport, the Olympics and Peace (see image).

Our contribution was a descriptive account of  how (and why) we have been using Sport, Courage, Peace and Friendship (SCPF) and the Playing for Peace (PfP) exhibition panels, with children and young people.

The PfP exhibition panels were on display at Liverpool Hope’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu Centre for War and Peace Studies, in the lead up to the conference.

Conference delegates (and anyone else who may be interested) are welcome to view the Peace Museum’s presentation on SCPF and PfP, by clicking on this link SCPF and PfP

Please note the content of the presentation is (c) Diane Hadwen.

New Resources for Learners and Educators

News | 27-04-2012

Ready now a selection of new and topical resources for schools, youth and community groups.

Please click here to find out more information or contact Diane.

Email diane.hadwen@peacemuseum.org.uk

Telephone             07807  348286

Object of the Week

News | 26-04-2012

Wednesday 25th April was Anzac Day.  This is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, originally to commemorate the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought during the First World War, although it is now used as a date to commemorate all those who died for their country in military operations.

Anzac day is seen as a solemn occasion in Australia and New Zealand, just like our own Remembrance Sunday in the UK, and it is a national holiday. (more…)

Join us for Museums at Night

News | 26-04-2012

Roots of Peace and Routes to Peace

Come and explore the Museum after hours!  To celebrate Museums at Night 2012, we are extending our hours and exploring stories of peace from Bradford and beyond. We will be open on Friday 18th May from 4.30 – 7pm when you will be able to hear the stories of three inspirational peacemakers: social reformer Margaret Mcmillan, athlete Cathy Freeman and Conscientious Objector Ron Malone. You will also get the chance to add your own stories of peacemaking in Bradford and beyond to these,  through a community artwork project. (more…)

Resources for Children, Young People and Educators

Education | 22-04-2012

Peace Museum Publications 

Sport, Courage, Peace and Friendship (Second Edition)

Stories and resources for children and young people, lesson plans, assessment guidance, and ideas for educators; Olympics and sport, focus on the Olympic and Paralympic values, identity and belonging (also useful for teaching about peace and the First and Second World War). Cross-curricular and cross-phase.

Stories include Jesse Owens and Luz Long (A Leap for Friendship) , the Christmas truce of 1914 (Football for Christmas), Walter Tull and lots of modern sporting and Olympic and Paralympic stories. Cross referenced to the National Curriculum and SMSC. Useful for 2012 and beyond, 80 page equivalent.

Price £12.50 a copy + £2.00 pp

Playing for Peace

CD of the panels from the Playing for Peace exhibition, for use in schools and the community. 24 panels looking at peace, diversity, equality, sport and the Olympics. Compliments Sport, Courage, Peace and  Friendship. Panels produced by Coventry University.

Price £7.00 +  £1.00 pp

The Peace Challenge

A story resource with a local – but also national and international – flavour. Key questions and bite sized information for children. Stories include the Peace Tree, William Forster, Richard Oastler, Margaret McMillan, Miriam Lord, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Kenneth and David Hockney. Mind map, possible, activities, objectives and suggested assessment strategies for educators. Cross referenced to the National Curriculum and SMSC. Creative and cross-curricular resource that promotes active citizenship.  36 pages. Produced with the support of Soroptimists International (Bradford).

Peace Not Prejudice Poster Pack

Ten A3 posters of the Museum’s Bradford Room’s Peace Not Prejudice exhibition panels, in a durable folder, for use and display in the classroom; each poster has a QR code which links to an on-line research tool and information. Focus diversity, identity, local challenges, achievement; peace and cohesion through action.

£10.00 + £2.00 pp (available May 2012)

All may be purchased at the Peace Museum or ordered by email via  info@peacemuseum.org.uk  .  Telephone 01274 – 780241 / 01274 – 34009

All publications unless otherwise stated, written and designed by Diane Hadwen and Ben Chalcraft; produced by the Integration and Cohesion Works (info@iandcworks.co.uk) for the Peace Museum UK.

Object of the Week

News | 20-04-2012

This Sunday, the 32nd London Marathon takes place.  The race was founded by the former Olympic champion and journalist Chris Brasher and Welsh athlete John Disley. 2010 was a record year, with 36,550 people completing the 26 miles and 385 yards course. Since 1981 over £450 million has been raised for charity by runners in the London Marathon so lets hope that the weather clears up for this year’s event! (more…)