Philip Noel-Baker was a British politician, but also competed for the United Kingdom in the Olympic Games of 1912 in Stockholm, 1920 in Antwerp and 1924 in Paris.  He won a silver medal for the 1500 metres in Antwerp in 1920. Noel-Baker was also a conscientious objector, organising and leading the Friends Ambulance Unit during World War I. From 1916 he became adjutant of the First British Ambulance Unit for Italy, for which he received various military medals from France, Italy and Great Britain.

Following the war, Philip Noel-Baker was involved in the formation of the League of Nations. In 1920 he began humanitarian work with  Fridtjof Nansen in Russia, Greece and Asia-Minor.  From 1924 his career as a Labour politician began. He was later involved in many humanitarian missions for the United Nations.  All his work for peace, disarmament and humanitarian aid led to him being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1959.

Our Object of the Week is this book entitled “Man of Sport, Man of Peace: Collected Speeches and Essays of Philip Noel-Baker, Olympic Statesman 1889-1982″. It was compiled by Don Anthony and published in 1991 by Sports Editions Limited.

International Conscientious Objector’s Day began in the early 1980s and the United Nations Commission on Human Rights recognised the right to conscientious objection in 1987. There are still many places where it is not acknowledged today.

Our Object of the Week is an oral history by conscientious objector Ron Mallone. He tells how he successfully represented himself at his tribunal and describes how many of these tribunals actually operated and how some people were more likely to ‘get off’, or get exemptions from fighting, than others.  Those who were unlucky were sent to prison.

You can listen to a short clip of Ron’s interview here:

Ron Mallone oral history

We obviously were delighted at Aldofo leaving us this wonderful memento of his visit. It will be on display from the 3rd May at the Museum.

You can find out more about  Adolfo Perez Esquivel by clicking here and more about Peace Jam by following this link.

 ”The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.”

Mary Pickford

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.

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

Email diane.hadwen@peacemuseum.org.uk

Telephone             07807  348286

Date: 1986

Description:  This peace poster states “Australia Declares Peace on the World”. The slogan may be a reference to a book published in 1986 with the same title for the International Year of Peace, which contained The Findings of the National Inquiry into Peace and Justice in Australia.  The poster was used as part of an exhibition to celebrate 10 years of Colchester CND in 1989. It was donated to the museum in 1999.

Size: 35 x 82 cm

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.

Our Object of the Week, though not specifically relating to ANZAC day is a peace poster which states “Australia Declares Peace on the World”. In the light of remembering those who have died, it is nice to hope for a future in which such deaths are rarer occasions. The slogan may be a reference to a book published in 1986 with the same title for the International Year of Peace, which contained The Findings of the National Inquiry into Peace and Justice in Australia.  The poster dates from 1986 and was used as part of an exhibition to celebrate 10 years of Colchester CND in 1989. It was donated to the museum in 1999.

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.

What:  Museums at Night event at The Peace Museum

Where:  10 Piece Hall Yard, Bradford, BD1 1PJ

When:  Friday, 18th May from 4.30-7.00pm

Free entry.

Date: 1986

Description: The poster is from the International Fund for the development of physical education and sport. It was produced by UNESCO in 1986. The poster was designed by Swiss artist Hans Erni who is known for mixing science, mythology and history in his works. In 1978, the UNESCO General Conference set up an intergovernmental committee to lead UNESCO’s actions related to education in sport and sport in education. The committee adopted an international charter and established the fund to promote the development of its activities. This fund is still running today.

Size: 54 x 73 cm (height x width)