• First World War Galleries

    Discover the story of the First World War through the lives of those who experienced it both on the front line and the home front.

    Our new First World War Galleries

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  • October Half Term Activities, 25 October to 2 November

    At IWM Duxford

    Find out about aerial warfare during the First World War. Children under 16 free.

    See our Half Term activities

    An image of a costumed interpreter dressed as a First World War pilot showing a group of children a First World War aircraft.

  • Fleet of Dazzle

    This dazzling product range has been produced exclusively by IWM in collaboration with PATTERNITY and is now available in our online shop.

    View the full range

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  • IWM Short Film Festival

    Enjoy free screenings of the IWM Short Film Festival 2014 from Thursdays to Mondays between 23 October and 10 November.

    View the programme of films and talks

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  • At IWM North. Now open.

    From Street to Trench is the largest exhibition of its kind, focusing on the North West's contribution to the First World War.

    Find out more about the exhibition

     

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  • Lives of the First World War

    IWM’s major digital centenary project Lives of the First World War is now open to the public. Help us piece together the Life Stories of 8 million men and women.

    Find out more and get involved

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Discover their stories
Remember their lives...

We need you to help piece together the Life Stories of more than 8 million men and women who made a contribution during the First World War.