The D-Day Story

We are going to be at Excursions Group Travel Show on Saturday on the Visit Portsmouth stand (46). If you are visiting come and say hi and talk to us about bringing your group to the museum. AGTO - Association for Group Travel Organisers VisitBritain VisitEngland https://lnkd.in/eJ7DXbmX

To mark #HolocaustMemorialDay, we lit the Normandy Memorial Wall purple. #HMD2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration and death camp. We remember the victims of the Holocaust and subsequent genocides.

Thank you to everyone who visited 'The lucky ones grow old' photography exhibition, and for the lovely comments in the feedback book. It has been a privilege to share these veteran's portraits and stories with everyone. A special thank you to the photographer Matt Sills, and the veterans who visited Stan Ford, Henry Rice, Jim Grant, John Dennett and Alec Penstone. If you want to read more about the exhibition you can here -

It was a pleasure to welcome Normandy veterans Jim Grant and Henry Rice to the museum today. It was the first time the pair had seen their portraits. They spent most of the day at the museum chatting to visitors. 'The lucky ones grow old' photography exhibition is only on for another week and end on 18th January.

Read the story behind our 'The lucky ones grow old' exhibition which has just one week left. You can find out more about the photographer Matt Sills, how the portraits came to be and what led to the exhibition. https://lnkd.in/eNGwBgm3

Are you an artist looking for a unique opportunity to create meaningful work while engaging with history? Our partners Liberation Route Europe has launched a call for artists for the Art of Remembrance project. It offers an 8-week funded residency for four artists to support work focused on the legacy of the Second World War. The deadline is 5th February. Further details below... https://lnkd.in/dnE9MYEk

If one of your new year's resolutions is to volunteer, why not do so on LCT 7074 and become an integral part of the experience on board. We are looking for someone who will ensure smooth day-to-day running of the landing craft, engage with members of the public, and deliver exceptional customer service. Details on how to apply below... https://lnkd.in/eKRtazNb

We’re recruiting for a Museum and Visitor Services Officer to join our team. This role involves the successful coordination of volunteer activity and the daily operational management of LCT 7074 at the museum. Closing date for applications is Tuesday 14 January. For more details, visit https://lnkd.in/eKRtazNb

Can't believe it has been two weeks since the launch of 'The lucky ones grow old' exhibition. It has been a privilege for the museum to showcase Matt's images and share the veterans stories. The museum is open today (1 January), and you can view the exhibition until 18 January. 📷 Steve Mann 

In June South Western Railway unveiled The D-Day Story train to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. We feature in their round up video below!