HMS Belfast

HMS Belfast HMS Belfast was launched in 1938 and played a leading role in the Battle of North Cape and the Normandy landings. Visitors can experience nine decks of living history on this huge and complex warship which provides a unique insight into naval history
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Although HMS Belfast is closed until the summer, as an IWM Member you can get free entry to Duxford Outdoors, which is o...
08/05/2021

Although HMS Belfast is closed until the summer, as an IWM Member you can get free entry to Duxford Outdoors, which is open now!

At Duxford Outdoors, you can explore the mile-long grounds of Imperial War Museum Duxford - Europe’s largest air museum and an airfield that played a central role in some of the most dramatic days in 20th century history.

Members get free entry to IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast once the museums reopen. Plus, free access to Flying Days, 10% off Air Show tickets and much more!

Make the most of summer with an IWM membership: https://bit.ly/3o08wzF

Although HMS Belfast is closed until the summer, as an IWM Member you can get free entry to Duxford Outdoors, which is open now!

At Duxford Outdoors, you can explore the mile-long grounds of Imperial War Museum Duxford - Europe’s largest air museum and an airfield that played a central role in some of the most dramatic days in 20th century history.

Members get free entry to IWM Duxford, Churchill War Rooms and HMS Belfast once the museums reopen. Plus, free access to Flying Days, 10% off Air Show tickets and much more!

Make the most of summer with an IWM membership: https://bit.ly/3o08wzF

#OnThisDay 1945 millions of people across the world celebrated Allied victory in Europe - VE-Day. In Britain, Churchill ...
08/05/2021

#OnThisDay 1945 millions of people across the world celebrated Allied victory in Europe - VE-Day.

In Britain, Churchill marked the occasion by declaring 8 May a public holiday. People held parties, danced and sang in the streets. Huge crowds gathered in London, both on Whitehall to hear Churchill speak and outside Buckingham Palace where King George VI and the Royal Family appeared on the balcony.

These 10 photos show some of the celebrations that took place that day: bit.ly/3vMWgW3

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#OnThisDay 1945 millions of people across the world celebrated Allied victory in Europe - VE-Day.

In Britain, Churchill marked the occasion by declaring 8 May a public holiday. People held parties, danced and sang in the streets. Huge crowds gathered in London, both on Whitehall to hear Churchill speak and outside Buckingham Palace where King George VI and the Royal Family appeared on the balcony.

These 10 photos show some of the celebrations that took place that day: bit.ly/3vMWgW3

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07/05/2021

IWM is pleased to announce that the ground-breaking new Second World War and The Holocaust Galleries will open at IWM London on 20 October 2021.

The ambitious project sees IWM become the first museum in the world to house dedicated Second World War and Holocaust Galleries under one roof.

These two adjoining sets of galleries will bring together unseen objects, untold stories and unheard voices to help visitors understand the most devastating conflict in human history and the genocide that became known as the Holocaust.

Find out more about the extensive new galleries on the IWM website: https://bit.ly/3h90qU8

06/05/2021

With the end of the Korean War, HMS Belfast’s future was uncertain. In 1955, the decision was taken to modernise her.

Between 1956 and 1959 HMS Belfast was rebuilt. She gained new anti-aircraft weapons, new masts and a new fully-enclosed bridge. New equipment was also fitted to protect the ship against nuclear, biological or chemical attack.

Once modernised she embarked on a whistle stop tour of the world’s greatest ports for her final tour of duty.

Find out more on our interactive timeline: https://bit.ly/3gw6d5J

Are you planning on taking a walk by HMS Belfast this bank holiday? We’re busy working inside to reopen in the summer.Fr...
03/05/2021

Are you planning on taking a walk by HMS Belfast this bank holiday? We’re busy working inside to reopen in the summer.

From D-Day to the Korean War, refurbished content and brand-new experiences will tell key stories from HMS Belfast’s 25-year service history, revealing the places the ship visited and the lives of the crew on board.

Here are the painters prepping HMS Belfast for a repaint.

Are you planning on taking a walk by HMS Belfast this bank holiday? We’re busy working inside to reopen in the summer.

From D-Day to the Korean War, refurbished content and brand-new experiences will tell key stories from HMS Belfast’s 25-year service history, revealing the places the ship visited and the lives of the crew on board.

Here are the painters prepping HMS Belfast for a repaint.

01/05/2021

Although HMS Belfast is closed until the summer, you can now visit Duxford Outdoors!

At Duxford Outdoors, you can explore the mile-long grounds of Imperial War Museum Duxford – Europe’s largest air museum, and another of our five museums. Discover the stories behind the historic site with our self-guided trail, get up close to the huge hangars, and uncover hidden gems you might miss during a regular museum visit.

IWM Duxford is in Cambridgeshire and accessible by car, train or bus with free parking onsite. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3goEJit

In line with government guidelines, the museum remains closed and only outdoor spaces are accessible.

Calling all families! We are looking for Photography and Film Volunteer Models to take part in photoshoots across our br...
29/04/2021

Calling all families! We are looking for Photography and Film Volunteer Models to take part in photoshoots across our branches.

This summer, HMS Belfast will reopen with refurbished content and brand-new experiences. In the autumn IWM will open new Second World War Galleries at IWM London. You’ll have the chance to feature on IWM’s website, social media, leaflets and may even be the first to experience these new exhibitions and events.

All family units are welcome to apply. No modelling or acting experience is necessary, just a passion for IWM’s subject and mission and a willingness to take part in photo/film shoots.

Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3tHjRXA

27/04/2021

“I went for’rd to the fo’c’sle mess deck. I was standing at the bottom of a ladder when an explosion lifted me some feet in the air, jarring my teeth and chipping them. The lights went out and there was a deathly silence. I rushed up on deck to find many bewildered men milling around.”

George Woodley was a boy seaman on board HMS Belfast in 1939 when a magnetic mine exploded beneath the ship’s hull.

HMS Belfast headed for a practice shoot in the Firth of Forth on the morning of 21 November 1939, at 10:52, when there was a violent explosion. She had struck a magnetic mine – the damage to her hull was so severe that she was out of action for three years.

Find out more on our interactive timeline: https://bit.ly/3vhbouB

Scrolling Instagram or the news headlines during a work video call… come on, admit it we’ve all done it!Leading Aircraft...
22/04/2021

Scrolling Instagram or the news headlines during a work video call… come on, admit it we’ve all done it!

Leading Aircraftwoman Myra Murden worked down in the Cabinet War Rooms during the Second World War and was guilty of distraction at work too. She loved to draw and would often doodle between shorthand typing tasks. Until she was caught in the act, which led to a surprising outcome.

Sign up to our eNews to find out what happened to Myra. Subscribe by Wednesday 28 April to get the story delivered to your inbox on Thursday 29 April: http://ow.ly/CJv750EviYQ

Scrolling Instagram or the news headlines during a work video call… come on, admit it we’ve all done it!

Leading Aircraftwoman Myra Murden worked down in the Cabinet War Rooms during the Second World War and was guilty of distraction at work too. She loved to draw and would often doodle between shorthand typing tasks. Until she was caught in the act, which led to a surprising outcome.

Sign up to our eNews to find out what happened to Myra. Subscribe by Wednesday 28 April to get the story delivered to your inbox on Thursday 29 April: http://ow.ly/CJv750EviYQ

In April 1960, on a visit to Malta, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was photographed watching an anti-submarine...
10/04/2021

In April 1960, on a visit to Malta, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was photographed watching an anti-submarine exercise from the bridge of the frigate HMS Eastbourne.

Today we share a selection of photographs from our collections that show moments from the life of The Duke of Edinburgh:

http://bit.ly/3wLZHxx

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In April 1960, on a visit to Malta, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh was photographed watching an anti-submarine exercise from the bridge of the frigate HMS Eastbourne.

Today we share a selection of photographs from our collections that show moments from the life of The Duke of Edinburgh:

http://bit.ly/3wLZHxx

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Timeline Photos
09/04/2021

Timeline Photos

We at Imperial War Museums (IWM) were deeply saddened to hear of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and would like to express our condolences to all his family.

IWM is hugely grateful to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh for the generous support and interest that he has taken in IWM during his lifetime.

In November 1966 he accompanied HM The Queen as she opened the Cinema at IWM London and he has been a welcomed visitor on a number of occasions to our other sites.

Considering HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s longstanding service in the Royal Navy, we were particularly honoured to welcome him to HMS Belfast in 2007 and again in 2010, when he attended the dedication of the ship’s new masts in a ceremony with veterans and officials from the Russian embassy and government.

“…I would wonder what he was doing and if he was thinking about me. And wondering how he was going on and when I would s...
06/04/2021

“…I would wonder what he was doing and if he was thinking about me. And wondering how he was going on and when I would see him again..."

No emails, no text messages, no social media posts. No contact or way of knowing.

In September 1915, Percy Morter left for France with the 9th Battalion of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, leaving his wife, Kitty, at home in Manchester. Percy went on to fight in The Battle of the Somme.

Subscribe to our eNews to hear Kitty’s agonising story of being left behind to wonder and wait. Sign up by Monday 12 April to get the story delivered to your inbox on Tuesday 13 April: http://ow.ly/xpNa50EhSiR

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“…I would wonder what he was doing and if he was thinking about me. And wondering how he was going on and when I would see him again..."

No emails, no text messages, no social media posts. No contact or way of knowing.

In September 1915, Percy Morter left for France with the 9th Battalion of the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, leaving his wife, Kitty, at home in Manchester. Percy went on to fight in The Battle of the Somme.

Subscribe to our eNews to hear Kitty’s agonising story of being left behind to wonder and wait. Sign up by Monday 12 April to get the story delivered to your inbox on Tuesday 13 April: http://ow.ly/xpNa50EhSiR

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With museums closed to the public until mid-May, we asked you if you’ve been #MissingMuseums during lockdown.If you have...
05/04/2021

With museums closed to the public until mid-May, we asked you if you’ve been #MissingMuseums during lockdown.

If you haven’t got involved yet, you still can - join the conversation:

• Add your own photo and placard to the comments box
• Leave a comment about your favourite memory or what you miss most
• Tag your favourite museum
• Tag friends & family you miss going to museums with

Find out more: bit.ly/2PterAv

With museums closed to the public until mid-May, we asked you if you’ve been #MissingMuseums during lockdown.

If you haven’t got involved yet, you still can - join the conversation:

• Add your own photo and placard to the comments box
• Leave a comment about your favourite memory or what you miss most
• Tag your favourite museum
• Tag friends & family you miss going to museums with

Find out more: bit.ly/2PterAv

With museums closed to the public until mid-May, we’ve really been #MissingMuseums during lockdown. Have you been #Missi...
02/04/2021

With museums closed to the public until mid-May, we’ve really been #MissingMuseums during lockdown.

Have you been #MissingMuseums?

This is Katy from Stansted and a former IWM employee. Since lockdown she has been missing “learning about the story of HMS Belfast and those who served on board...when I visit it reminds me of those happy times”.

We'd love to know what you’ve missed most about not being able to visit and enjoy museums during lockdown.

Join the conversation by adding your own photo or leave a comment - don't forget to tag the museum.

Find out more: bit.ly/39AvYxr

With museums closed to the public until mid-May, we’ve really been #MissingMuseums during lockdown.

Have you been #MissingMuseums?

This is Katy from Stansted and a former IWM employee. Since lockdown she has been missing “learning about the story of HMS Belfast and those who served on board...when I visit it reminds me of those happy times”.

We'd love to know what you’ve missed most about not being able to visit and enjoy museums during lockdown.

Join the conversation by adding your own photo or leave a comment - don't forget to tag the museum.

Find out more: bit.ly/39AvYxr

The Suez Canal was in the news this week after the giant container ship Ever Given blocked this busy trade route.Did you...
29/03/2021

The Suez Canal was in the news this week after the giant container ship Ever Given blocked this busy trade route.

Did you know, this is not the first time this important link between Asia and Europe has been blocked.

In November 1956, the canal was closed to traffic for five months while the Royal Navy aided clearing a blockade of shipping, deliberately sunk by the Egyptian Government in a protest response for the nationalisation of the trade route water-way.

What became known as the Suez Crisis led to economic panic in Britain. You can read more about the conflict here: https://bit.ly/3rwPDEO

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The Suez Canal was in the news this week after the giant container ship Ever Given blocked this busy trade route.

Did you know, this is not the first time this important link between Asia and Europe has been blocked.

In November 1956, the canal was closed to traffic for five months while the Royal Navy aided clearing a blockade of shipping, deliberately sunk by the Egyptian Government in a protest response for the nationalisation of the trade route water-way.

What became known as the Suez Crisis led to economic panic in Britain. You can read more about the conflict here: https://bit.ly/3rwPDEO

© IWM MH 23543

“A sense of humour is good for you. Have you ever heard of a laughing hyena with heart burn?” – Bob HopeOn 3 July 1943, ...
25/03/2021

“A sense of humour is good for you. Have you ever heard of a laughing hyena with heart burn?” – Bob Hope

On 3 July 1943, famous comedian Bob Hope and forces sweetheart singer Frances Langford visited RAF Duxford to entertain the US Air Force. But the tragedy that struck the 78th Fighter Group just two days prior made for a very sombre audience.

Subscribe to IWM’s eNews by Wednesday 31 March to be sent the 78th Fighter Group’s story to your inbox on Thursday 1 April. Sign up here: http://ow.ly/V7xU50E8wTM

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“A sense of humour is good for you. Have you ever heard of a laughing hyena with heart burn?” – Bob Hope

On 3 July 1943, famous comedian Bob Hope and forces sweetheart singer Frances Langford visited RAF Duxford to entertain the US Air Force. But the tragedy that struck the 78th Fighter Group just two days prior made for a very sombre audience.

Subscribe to IWM’s eNews by Wednesday 31 March to be sent the 78th Fighter Group’s story to your inbox on Thursday 1 April. Sign up here: http://ow.ly/V7xU50E8wTM

© IWM HU 57979

HMS Belfast is flying a special birthday message from the mainmast today. The signals read: HMS BELFAST1938-202183 TODAY
17/03/2021

HMS Belfast is flying a special birthday message from the mainmast today. The signals read:

HMS BELFAST
1938-2021
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TODAY

A very happy birthday to HMS Belfast, launched 17 March, 1938 - St. Patrick's Day. At the time of her construction she w...
17/03/2021

A very happy birthday to HMS Belfast, launched 17 March, 1938 - St. Patrick's Day.

At the time of her construction she was the largest warship ever built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland. As a mark of her importance, she was assigned yard number 1000, a number reserved especially for her. She was to be the first ship built for the Royal Navy to be named after the city of Belfast.

After 24 of active and distinguished service, HMS Belfast was preserved for future generations.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon, so you can explore the history of this famous warship and discover new stories from her past.

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Imagine this. Your vehicle is hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. The commander and gunner are incapacitated. Bullets are...
11/03/2021

Imagine this. Your vehicle is hit by a rocket-propelled grenade. The commander and gunner are incapacitated. Bullets are flying, but you need to drive with your hatch open to see. You drive over a mine that failed to explode. You are shot in the head but still manage to lead your fellow soldiers to safety.

This is what Johnson Gideon Beharry faced all in one day while serving in Iraq in 2004. Just one month later, Beharry found himself in a similar situation…

Subscribe to IWM’s eNews by Wednesday 17 March to be sent Beharry’s full story on Thursday 18 March and read more about this living Victoria Cross recipient, just one of the over 250 stories featured in IWM London's Lord Ashcroft Gallery. Sign up here: http://ow.ly/63aD50DWpWM

The Arctic Convoy route to Russia via Iceland was one of the great naval battlegrounds of the Second World War. For thos...
25/02/2021

The Arctic Convoy route to Russia via Iceland was one of the great naval battlegrounds of the Second World War. For those onboard HMS Belfast, the weather was arguably a greater threat than the Germans. But for Ordnance Artificer, John Harrison, it ended up saving his life.

Want to know how? Subscribe to IWM’s eNews to read John’s story and more about HMS Belfast’s demanding Arctic Convoy work. The next email is out on Thursday. Sign up for free by Wednesday here: https://bit.ly/3q80HHF

Image: © IWM HU 8799

What's your experience of HMS Belfast on Facebook?We'd love to hear your thoughts, so let us know - take this short surv...
05/02/2021

What's your experience of HMS Belfast on Facebook?

We'd love to hear your thoughts, so let us know - take this short survey and have the chance to win £100*:
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The Queen's Walk
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SE1 2JH

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Closer to history: The inspiration behind They Shall Not Grow Old
Closer to history: The inspiration behind They Shall Not Grow Old

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
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
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
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
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
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' - 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
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'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

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While looking through some old photos today came across this of my Dads, anybody recognise their Dads signature?
I came all the way from South Africa to visit the HMS Belfast :D It was absolutely an amazing experience and honor to be on deck of this ship... even bought myself the bell and HMS Belfast name plate as souvenirs :D Hope everyone enjoys the video :)
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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.
In my kitchen since 2016! Greetings from Germany 😍
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
HMS Belfast Thanks to Navy News
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