11/11/2020
On the 11th day of the 11th month, we commemorate the signing of the Armistice, which marked the beginning of the end of the First World War.
At 11 o'clock, we pause to remember all those who have suffered or died in conflict.
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09/11/2020
Tune in tomorrow, Tuesday 10th November, at 7.30pm for the National Historic Ships Annual Awards Ceremony 2020.
This year's ceremony was filmed onboard HMS Belfast, so tune in to see IWM Curator, Rob Rumble, tell fascinating stories in the Sick Bay and Arctic Mess Deck, as well as find out the 2020 winners, for categories including the Photo Competition and Excellence in Maritime Conservation Awards.
You can watch the virtual ceremony here: https://bit.ly/2GLtGjW
08/11/2020
Today on HMS Belfast, we mark Remembrance Sunday, when the nation remembers those who have fought and died in conflict.
The signal from the mast reads "WE WILL REMEMBER THEM".
08/11/2020
Closer to history: The inspiration behind They Shall Not Grow Old
“The sense of excitement when you open up a can of film and you might have been the first person to view that in 20, 30, 100 years” - Matt Lee, Head of Film at IWM
Watching They Shall Not Grow Old on BBC Two tonight at 10.45pm?
Watch this video (sound on 🔊) to find out how IWM's extensive film footage was brought to the big screen for the transformative documentary directed by Peter Jackson, changing the way we see the First World War.
Help preserve our film collection for future generations, forever. Become an IWM member today: https://bit.ly/3kblDdG
21/10/2020
'England expects that every man will do his duty’.
HMS Belfast marks Trafalgar Day today with the same signal that was sent by Vice-Admiral Nelson from his flagship HMS Victory on October 21st 1805.
15/09/2020
US Marines advance from Inchon (pictured) following the UN assault #OnThisDay in 1950, which turned the tables in the Korean War. Among the vessels assembled for the largest amphibious strike since the Second World War was #HMSBelfast.
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19/08/2020
Due to the restrictions of social distancing, we are unable to reopen HMS Belfast safely at the current time. We have decided to use the opportunity to invest in HMS Belfast and realise some of our much needed transformation plans on board. We anticipate that we will reopen with an enhanced public offer and an improved infrastructure in Summer 2021.
16/08/2020
We are now looking for Photography and Film Volunteer Models!
You’ll have the chance to feature on IWM’s website, social media, leaflets and could even be the first to experience new exhibitions and events. Individuals, couples, friends and families – everyone is welcome to apply! No modelling or acting experience is needed, just a passion for IWM’s subject and mission, and a willingness to take part in photo/film shoots.
By volunteering with us, you help us to continue to promote IWM and its charitable message. Find out more and apply here:
https://bit.ly/3kFAy1o
15/08/2020
While VJ Day sparked celebrations, the men on board HMS Belfast still had plenty do. Discover the important role they played in the months after the Second World War through the diaries of Royal Navy sailor Kenneth Wiltshire: bit.ly/3fRGOiU
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14/08/2020
Can you put yourself into the, very well cared for, shoes of the Make Do & Mend generation? CBBC Presenter Ben Shires is back with another Family Mission for you this week!
You can find your full mission briefing here:
https://bit.ly/3iAl38U
12/08/2020
CBBC favourite Ben Shires brings you another Family Mission instalment this week. Don’t forget to tune in on Friday for your next challenge!
11/08/2020
IWM was saddened to hear of the death of Ted Cordery, who served on HMS Belfast between 1943 and 1944 as a Leading Seaman. It was a period in which the ship and her crew would take part in some of their most intense and dangerous operations including the Arctic Convoys, the Battle of North Cape and D-Day.
Ted generously shared his time with IWM, taking part in interviews and helping to fundraise for the museum’s Second World War Galleries. This photograph shows him on board during the ship’s 80th birthday celebrations in 2018. The weather had decided to mark the occasion with an overnight snowfall, but this was no deterrent to Ted who insisted on remaining 'on watch' in one of the coldest parts of the ship for two hours to have conversations with visitors.
The Ensign and Union flags on board HMS Belfast will be flown at half mast today in his honour. We will also be flying Battle ensigns and flags that spell out Ted’s name and role on board – Leading Seaman Torpedo Man Ted Cordery.
07/08/2020
CBBC Presenter Ben Shires is back and keeping our spirits up with this week’s family mission all about ukulele-playing soldier Thomas Boardman.
Your full mission briefing including how to make your own ukulele can be found at the link here! http://ow.ly/KhYz50AThKj
31/07/2020
Family Mission: Morse Code
CBBC Presenter Ben Shires is back with another Family Mission for you this week!
From sailors to secret agents, Morse Code was a very important mode of communication during the Second World War. Can you learn how to send Morse Code messages to your friends and family?
Your full mission briefing can be found here: http://ow.ly/dX4A50AMuEd
You’ll be able to discover the real life story of Bernie Bristoll who was the radio operator on HMS Belfast!
29/07/2020
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Your Summer challenge? Fun for all the family! BBC Bitesize and CBBC's Ben Shires joins Imperial War Museums in a mission to bring creativity, laughter and fun activities to kids across the country this school holiday. Are you ready?
A brand new mission lands here every Friday at 11am. Can’t wait? Check out the challenges Ben’s been getting up to, with a little help from his friends…
https://bit.ly/2OXdVqF
24/07/2020
CBBC Presenter Ben Shires and HMS Belfast need you to become the newest member of crew for this week’s family mission!
From peeling potatoes to providing medical care, every member of the almost 1000-strong crew had a very important role to play and it’s time to find out yours! Discover your role - https://www.iwm.org.uk/learning/family-mission/hms-belfast-crew
22/07/2020
Ever wondered what life would be like as a crew member aboard a Navy ship? Join IWM expert Ngaire this week as she helps us discover the extraordinary stories from the deck of the largest object in IWM’s collection, HMS Belfast.
Do you have any questions about life and jobs on board HMS Belfast? Drop them in the comments and we will be sure to come back to you!
Watch here: https://youtu.be/59tH21QB7o4
21/07/2020
Calling all adventurers! It's almost time for us to share stories about HMS Belfast with this week’s Adventures in History.
From morse code to sea sickness, icy weather and why a cat once was on board - join IWM expert Ngaire tomorrow at 2:00 PM for Adventures in History: Ship Shape Stories. ⚓
10/07/2020
After careful consideration, we decided that it would not be possible to allow access to HMS Belfast in a safe and socially distanced way given the current government advice.
Health and safety is our highest concern, so a reopening date will only be set once we feel it is safe to do so.
We are thrilled to announced Imperial War Museum London, Imperial War Museum North, Imperial War Museum Duxford and Churchill War Rooms will open to the public from Saturday 1 August. We have made a number of changes to these sites to ensure your visit is safe and enjoyable.
We look forward to welcoming you back.
For more information or to book tickets to our other sites please visit: www.iwm.org.uk/visits
01/07/2020
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25/06/2020
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Today marks the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Here, veteran Ron Yardley, who served on HMS Belfast, explains why it's known as the 'forgotten war'. You can listen to more accounts from those who served in our collection: https://bit.ly/31jS6c3
22/06/2020
George Oliver was on radio watch on HMS Belfast the night HMS Amethyst made her escape down the Yangtze River. He monitored the situation reports (sitreps) that followed her progress.
"In the early part, sitreps were received regularly: Amethyst slipping away under cover of two river boats; proceeding without incident; … being challenged by the shore authorities; getting through the boom in the wake of another river boat; and so on. Then came an uncomfortable period when no sitreps were received, but eventually we got the signal we were all waiting for – Amethyst had rejoined the Fleet…"
Sign up to our eNews to hear more stories about HMS Belfast: http://ow.ly/t9fN50zCzb2
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17/06/2020
Adventures in History: Trench Tales - Part Two
Time for more Trench Tales from IWM expert Ngaire as she explores objects from our collections and what they can tell us. Discover more personal stories from the First World War, that you won’t have heard in the classroom.
Do you have any questions about our Trench Tales? Drop them in the comments and we will be sure to come back to you.
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Time for more Trench Tales from IWM expert Ngaire as she explores objects from our collections and what they can tell us. Discover more personal stories from...
15/06/2020
In April 1949, the British warship HMS Amethyst was trapped by Chinese forces on the Yangtze River.
HMS Amethyst was ordered up the Yangtze River to act as a guardship for the British Embassy in Nanjing. But it was attacked, run ashore and trapped for six weeks. HMS Belfast, based in Hong Kong at the time, played a crucial role in her escape.
Coded messages were sent to and from HMS Amethyst and HMS Belfast’s radio room. On 30 July at 18.30, a message came through to say that HMS Amethyst was going to attempt an escape at 22.00. At 22.35 came the message ‘I am under fire and have been hit’. But, by 01.00, HMS Amethyst had reached the halfway mark and was home and dry by dawn.
Learn more about the Yangtze Incident: http://ow.ly/SeMH50zCyXO
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15/06/2020
Adventurers assemble! This week we take another close look at our fantastic First World War collections.
Join IWM expert Ngaire again who has even more tremendous tales from the trenches and beyond.
On Friday, we will be hosting our very first Family Mission Quiz - get ready to put your trench trivia to the test!
Want to take a closer look at our First World War stories? Take a look here on our website: https://bit.ly/37vyjHA
12/06/2020
Throughout most of HMS Belfast’s lifetime, the sailors slept in hammocks just 52cm apart in their messes.
Even Frankenstein, the ship’s cat, had a hammock. But unlike some of the men, didn’t have to share it. Sailors of HMS Belfast can be seen here with a young cat, possibly Frankenstein, on the starboard side of A Turret.
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12/06/2020
IWM and CBBC presenter Ben Shires are back again with a tasty Family Mission. You’ll be baking brilliant biscuits from a First World War recipe, passed down through one family, very close to IWM.
Your full mission briefing can be found here: https://bit.ly/3dV7leV
10/06/2020
IWM Statement: #BlackLivesMatter
Making a statement about Black Lives Matter is no substitute for making actionable change.
Racism isn't just about hate. It spans unconscious bias, access, inclusion, perception, ignorance, apathy and dialogue. These are all things we can help to tackle through how we tell stories at IWM.
We know there’s a lot more we can do, and a long way for us to go.
Here are some of the things we will do:
> We will listen - to our peers, our staff, our visitors and the wider public
> We will have difficult conversations – including about our own history
> We will embrace topics perceived as ‘controversial’ which reveal or highlight issues that are uncomfortable or contested, nationally or internationally
> We will explicitly collect around excluded and underrepresented stories
> We will diversify our collections
We will increase the number of staff appointments from minority groups
> We will create an open and supportive environment for our staff to challenge and interrogate us
> We will tell more stories to represent marginalised narratives and experiences
> We will continue to implement access and inclusion training for all of our staff, at all levels
> We will continue to give a voice to an internal network of staff in place to be ‘critical friends’ to the museum on all issues of access and inclusion
All of these actions are measurable. We will report back on our progress to our Trustees who hold IWM to account on behalf of the public.
We will keep listening.
10/06/2020
Adventures in History: Trench Tales
What can you uncover by looking at a photograph?
Join IWM expert Ngaire this week as she helps us reveal fascinating stories that the objects in our museums hold.
Discover personal stories from the First World War, from the trenches to the home front.
Do you have any questions about our Trench Tales? Drop them in the comments and we will be sure to come back to you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPSHpYBCbqg
What can you uncover by looking at a photograph? Join IWM expert Ngaire this week as she helps us reveal fascinating stories that the objects in our museums ...
08/06/2020
Calling all adventurers! Get ready to dive into our fantastic First World War collection with this week’s Adventures in History.
Join IWM expert Ngaire who will be sharing tales from the trenches and beyond in our next two films.
On Friday have your whisks at the ready as we bring you another brilliant baking mission, inspired by IWM’s stories and collections.
Want to get a head start before Wednesday? Have a look at these photos and collections items to prepare:
http://ow.ly/Izhn50zZYNI
05/06/2020
IWM and CBBC presenter Ben Shires are entrusting you with a super secret Family Mission. Our mission’s code name is: Operation “Titanic” and the success of D-Day depends on it!
Your full mission briefing can be found here: http://ow.ly/iMxl50zYVe1
04/06/2020
Ted Cordery was a torpedoman on board HMS Belfast. On D-Day, his job was to operate the ship’s crane and lift the wounded soldiers being brought from the beaches on board to be treated in the ship’s sickbay.
He has never forgotten what he witnessed on D-Day, nor what it was like to watch small landing craft full of men headed to the beaches passing HMS Belfast.
Watch in full: https://bit.ly/3eEIdsO
03/06/2020
On 3 June 1944, HMS Belfast departed from the Firth of Clyde. The crew had been taking part in training exercises and the rumour mill amongst the crew suggested they were being trained for something big. They didn’t know it but they were about to play an important role in D-Day.
With Admiral Dalrymple-Hamilton on board, she would be the flagship of Bombardment Force E. She would be part of the Eastern Task Force, ships that would bombard the coast of France - Belfast would provide fire support for the landings on Juno and Gold beaches.
Captain Parham informed his men of the mission they were about to undertake in a way that was unusual for him. "That was the only occasion during the two years I was in command that I addressed the ship’s company over the loudspeaker. I always said when I talked to my men, I liked to see them. Of course in this case, that was impossible. And I spoke to them over the loudspeaker and told them exactly what we were going to do."
Find out more about HMS Belfast’s role here: https://bit.ly/2TXSZT3
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03/06/2020
What does the D in D-Day stand for? And why was 6 June 1944 so important?
Join IWM expert Holiday this week as she answers those questions and reveals some of the exciting secrets and stories behind D-Day. Discover the planning behind this top secret mission and what took place to make it happen.
Do you have any questions about D-Day? Drop them in the comments and we will be sure to come back to you.
📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/eqQOnjOLXUE
01/06/2020
After 24 years of active service, HMS Belfast was decommissioned. The long-term outlook was bleak; most warships end their days as scrap metal.
On 14 April 1967, a team from IWM visited Portsmouth to consider acquiring one of HMS Gambia’s 6-inch gun turrets. They had lunch on board HMS Belfast, which at that time was a Harbour Accommodation Ship. By the end of the meal, the idea of preserving an entire ship had been born – HMS Belfast was the perfect candidate.
What are your stories of HMS Belfast?
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Closer to history: The inspiration behind They Shall Not Grow Old
“The sense of excitement when you open up a can of film and you might have been the first person to view that in 20, 30, 100 years” - Matt Lee, Head of Film at IWM Watching They Shall Not Grow Old on BBC Two tonight at 10.45pm? Watch this video (sound on 🔊) to find out how IWM's extensive film footage was brought to the big screen for the transformative documentary directed by Peter Jackson, changing the way we see the First World War. Help preserve our film collection for future generations, forever. Become an IWM member today: https://bit.ly/3kblDdG
Can you put yourself into the, very well cared for, shoes of the Make Do & Mend generation? CBBC Presenter Ben Shires is back with another Family Mission for you this week! You can find your full mission briefing here: https://bit.ly/3iAl38U
CBBC Presenter Ben Shires is back and keeping our spirits up with this week’s family mission all about ukulele-playing soldier Thomas Boardman. Your full mission briefing including how to make your own ukulele can be found at the link here! http://ow.ly/KhYz50AThKj
Family Mission: Morse Code
CBBC Presenter Ben Shires is back with another Family Mission for you this week! From sailors to secret agents, Morse Code was a very important mode of communication during the Second World War. Can you learn how to send Morse Code messages to your friends and family? Your full mission briefing can be found here: http://ow.ly/dX4A50AMuEd You’ll be able to discover the real life story of Bernie Bristoll who was the radio operator on HMS Belfast!
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Your Summer challenge? Fun for all the family! BBC Bitesize and CBBC's Ben Shires joins Imperial War Museums in a mission to bring creativity, laughter and fun activities to kids across the country this school holiday. Are you ready? A brand new mission lands here every Friday at 11am. Can’t wait? Check out the challenges Ben’s been getting up to, with a little help from his friends… https://bit.ly/2OXdVqF
CBBC Presenter Ben Shires and HMS Belfast need you to become the newest member of crew for this week’s family mission! From peeling potatoes to providing medical care, every member of the almost 1000-strong crew had a very important role to play and it’s time to find out yours! Discover your role - https://www.iwm.org.uk/learning/family-mission/hms-belfast-crew
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Today marks the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. Here, veteran Ron Yardley, who served on HMS Belfast, explains why it's known as the 'forgotten war'. You can listen to more accounts from those who served in our collection: https://bit.ly/31jS6c3
IWM and CBBC presenter Ben Shires are back again with a tasty Family Mission. You’ll be baking brilliant biscuits from a First World War recipe, passed down through one family, very close to IWM. Your full mission briefing can be found here: https://bit.ly/3dV7leV
IWM and CBBC presenter Ben Shires are entrusting you with a super secret Family Mission. Our mission’s code name is: Operation “Titanic” and the success of D-Day depends on it! Your full mission briefing can be found here: http://ow.ly/iMxl50zYVe1
Ted Cordery was a torpedoman on board HMS Belfast. On D-Day, his job was to operate the ship’s crane and lift the wounded soldiers being brought from the beaches on board to be treated in the ship’s sickbay. He has never forgotten what he witnessed on D-Day, nor what it was like to watch small landing craft full of men headed to the beaches passing HMS Belfast. Watch in full: https://bit.ly/3eEIdsO
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Ahoy there! It is Family Mission time and CBBC Presenter Ben Shires needs your help to solve a problem on board HMS Quiff…
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It’s time to dust off those paint brushes, pencils and crayons and get creative with IWM expert, Paris! This week we want you to take inspiration from the British war artists from the First and Second World Wars whose job it was to record the many different aspects of war; from queuing up at the shops to fighter planes in the skies over London. Your mission is to pick up a pencil, crayon or paintbrush and create a picture of life at home during lockdown. Send us your pictures in the comments below!
Voices of War #Victory75
“It was all so sad. But there was the other side that was so wonderful.” On VE Day, join together with those who were there on 8 May 1945. Listen to Voices of War here: https://bit.ly/2WbKzsY #Victory75
Voices of War #Victory75
What did victory really mean? From Prime Minister Winston Churchill, to the people on the ground, hear the story of VE Day from those who were there with our three Voices of War sound compilations. We'll be live from 6.00 AM on Friday. Find out more: http://bit.ly/39Cdvyj #Victory75
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This week your mission is to put yourself in the shoes (or the taste-buds!) of families in the Second World War. Rationing meant that foods such as eggs, butter and meat were often in short supply. Ingenuity and inventiveness were needed to satisfy a family’s sweet tooth. Get together to try this Eggless Jam Sponge recipe, hot from the IWM archives, and solve the mystery of how to bake an eggless cake. Tell us what you think in the comments below!
Family Mission Letters Home
What would you say if your only means of communicating with your family was a 25 word message that would take months to arrive? This week IWM expert Ngaire sets your first challenge from her home floating on the River Thames:
Ron Yardley, Christmas Cake
‘My mother was probably the world’s best cook. And when I left home, she baked me a Christmas cake. And posted it in the first week of November…’ This Mother’s Day hear Ron Yardley, a Korean War veteran on HMS Belfast, talk about his mother’s Christmas cake delivery. Can you guess how long it took to finally arrive?
'Ah, the mighty Belfast' - HMS Belfast veteran Mike Matthews.mp4
"Ah, the mighty Belfast". As HMS Belfast's 82nd birthday approaches, we're revisiting the words and experiences of those who served on her—like engineer Mike Matthews. You can see hear more from other HMS Belfast veterans here: http://bit.ly/2IIwb3N
Voices of War #Victory75
What did victory really mean? To mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, we’re going to find out by bringing some of the UK’s busiest spaces to a standstill with voices of the past. From our rich sound archive, we’re broadcasting the first-hand memories of those who witnessed VE Day, VJ Day and the dropping of the atomic bombs, to hear the personal responses to the end of the most devastating conflict in modern global history. In addition to IWM sites, we’re calling on public venues and organisations to broadcast these important voices too. You can register your interest and find out more about our #Victory75 programme here: http://bit.ly/39Cdvyj
Ron Yardley's Christmas Cake
Ron Yardley was 18 years old in 1950 and serving on HMS Belfast during the festive season. His parents carefully dispatched a Christmas cake to their son... but it would be a while before he could tuck into the sweet treat!
Today is Remembrance Sunday, when those who have died in conflict are remembered across the nation. Leading Seaman Torpedoman Ted Cordery was on board HMS Belfast on D-Day. The ship supported the landings and cared for the wounded who were brought on board for medical treatment. Ted has never forgotten what he saw that day and the lives that were lost.
Sound on 🔊 We know you love HMS Belfast, but have you experienced a Duxford Air Show? We’ve 20 Spitfires confirmed at Imperial War Museums’ Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show this weekend, 21 & 22 September. We can’t begin to describe the sights, the sounds, the feeling. Treat the family to an unforgettable day out and make memories together. Travel by train to Cambridge or Royston and take the shuttle bus, free for tickets holders and a short hop to the show! Tickets only available in advance, book now: http://bit.ly/2AqnOpt
'We are the last generation of veterans who remember D-Day in the way that it was' It was a privilege to be joined by veterans on board HMS Belfast today and hear their memories of D-Day. #DDay75 Blind Veterans UK
Learn more about the role HMS Belfast played on D-Day and hear the voices of some of the men who witnessed the events of that day. Step on board this weekend to explore the story further and see where history happened. http://ow.ly/rIMg50uxBPe #DDay75
Today marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the largest combined land, sea and air operation in the history of warfare. Hear IWM curator John Delaney explain how Operation Overlord was planned: http://ow.ly/pa8R50uxBxq #DDay75
All summer children are invited to explore HMS Belfast and the history of D-Day. This weekend, take part in a packed programme of activities and discover how the ship played a part in D-Day on 6 June 1944. Find hidden messages, predict the weather for sailing, discover ship life and crack Morse code. Collect your Kit Bag on board to begin your mission. More details and to book your visit to IWM Duxford, click here: http://bit.ly/2EU3AXG #DDay75
'So many of them didn’t make it…' Ted Cordery was a Leading Seaman Torpedoman on board HMS Belfast and watched landing craft pass the ship on their way to the D-Day beaches. You can discover more about Ted’s experiences in Serving the Seas, an interactive exhibition on board HMS Belfast. http://ow.ly/ZUvr50utyJF #DDay75
It's not every day you see a Spitfire on your way to work! To mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we have placed a replica Supermarine Spitfire at London Bridge Station. Watch it being installed... The Spitfire has travelled from IWM Duxford to take up residence at the station, just a few yards away from HMS Belfast. Find out more about how we are commemorating #DDay75 across our museums: http://ow.ly/O2nM50utzSS
Mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day with IWM Membership and receive a limited edition commemorative anniversary pack. Become a member for a year of great days out. Ask our admissions team on arrival, or buy online in advance: http://bit.ly/2UPodxH
John Harrison on HMS Belfast
John Harrison joined HMS Belfast in 1939 during the early months of her service. He recalls: “[There’s] something about some ships, you love as soon as you go on … From the moment I went on [the Belfast] … there was something”. Today marks the 81st anniversary of the ship’s launch.
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I am the Chairman of Ilkeston Royal British legion and I am in contact with a 98yr old gentleman who served on HMS Belfast during the war. He is housebound so would love to hear from any shipmate who served on the Belfast at any time. If anyone would like to make a fellow shipmate happy private message, my and I will give you his phone number
Would the IWM consider the possibility of creating a display aboard HMS Belfast dedicated to telling the story of her lost sister ship, HMS Edinburgh?
As can be seen in these photos, this fine ship needs some tender loving care. Now, while we are in lock down, would be the best time to give her some. A complete clean of the hull would be very expensive. But, I am sure there are plenty of people who are on furlough who would be able and willing to volunteer to clean the hull where it is visible. It could be done using canoes, kayaks or rowing boats. With scrapers and brushes and plenty of elbow grease we could make this ship look pristine. Think of the satisfaction to be had from such a task. And those who served on her would be proud of us.
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When I was very young, only 12 years, I travelled outside my country for the first time in my life and visited London. I am not sure in 1976 Hms Belfast was already there but I remember very well the Greenwich Museums that impressed me so much. Your naval history is a wonderful heritage and You are rightly proud! Britannia rule the waves...may God bless You all!
The Hms Belfast is such a beautiful ship. I would like to visit sometime
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Loved Touring HMS Belfast on Monday, even if I did get locked up.
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I have a question from across the pond.....I really enjoyed visiting the HMS Belfast many years ago and surprised by accessing the 6inch turret from the bottom rear opening.......just wondering if the bottom rear of the turret was originally opened to the elements. or was it done after it became a museum?
25/10/2019