Outbreak 1939
Saturday, 1 September
10:00
-
18:00
Imperial War Museum, Lambeth Road, Elephant and Castle, SE1 6HZ
How Much:
Free!
An exhibition exploring the impact of the outbreak of World War Two in 1939.
From the politicians making the decisions to the ordinary people affected by them, this is a fascinating profile of a country on the verge of irrevocable change.
Until September 2012.
From the politicians making the decisions to the ordinary people affected by them, this is a fascinating profile of a country on the verge of irrevocable change.
Until September 2012.
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