Remembering Srebrenica 2021
On the 11th of July 1995, a massacre took place in the town of Srebrenica, the worst episode of violence to take place during the Bosnian War. After the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina gained independence from Former Yugoslavia in 1992, the Bosnian War began between the different populations of the country: the Muslim Bosniacs, the […]
Conscientious Objectors Day Blog 2021 – Autograph Book from Wakefield Work Centre
Conscientious Objectors’ Day is commemorated on the 15th of May every year to remember the people who have refused to fight or take part in war throughout history. The history of conscientious objectors (COs) during the first world war is an important part of our collections at The Peace Museum, and while you can’t currently see […]
2020 Objects of Peace: Maureen McDonnell Photographs
The Peace Museum has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help build The Peace Museum of the Future. As part of the campaign 20 ambassadors have chosen an object from our collection to talk about its importance in the history of peace and why it is significant to them. Sue Easterbrook from Bradford CND and Bradford […]
2020 Objects of Peace: Kindertransport Suitcase
The Peace Museum has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help build The Peace Museum of the Future. As part of the campaign 20 ambassadors have chosen an object from our collection to talk about its importance in the history of peace and why it is significant to them. Frances Jeens, Museum Director (Interim) at the […]
2020 Objects of Peace: Remembrance Is Not Enough Banner
The Peace Museum has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help build The Peace Museum of the Future. As part of the campaign 20 ambassadors have chosen an object from our collection to talk about its importance in the history of peace and why it is significant to them. Charlotte Hall, our Curator, has chosen this […]
2020 Objects of Peace: Prisoner of Conscience Sculpture
The Peace Museum has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help build The Peace Museum of the Future. As part of the campaign 20 ambassadors have chosen an object from our collection to talk about its importance in the history of peace and why it is significant to them. One of our trustees, Dr Lauren Padgett, […]
2020 Objects of Peace: Displacement by Lakhbir Sangha
The Peace Museum has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help build The Peace Museum of the Future. As part of the campaign 20 ambassadors have chosen an object from our collection to talk about its importance in the history of peace and why it is significant to them. Here’s Samayya Afzal, who used to work […]
2020 Objects of Peace: Hearts and Rifles Poster
The Peace Museum has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help build The Peace Museum of the Future. As part of the campaign 20 ambassadors have chosen an object from our collection to talk about its importance in the history of peace and why it is significant to them. Our Marketing and Press Assistant Jack, has […]
2020 Objects of Peace: Joseph Rotblat Typewriter
The Peace Museum has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help build The Peace Museum of the Future. As part of the campaign 20 ambassadors have chosen an object from our collection to talk about its importance in the history of peace and why it is significant to them. Peter Van Den Dungen, Trustee, has Joseph […]
2020 Objects of Peace: CND Helmet
The Peace Museum has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help build The Peace Museum of the Future. As part of the campaign 20 ambassadors have chosen an object from our collection to talk about its importance in the history of peace and why it is significant to them. Charlie Dean, Trustee, has chosen this CND […]