Free World War II exhibition in London

There is no doubt that London can be expensive, but London can be free too! There are plenty of things you can do in the capital for free, not least of which is to plan a route and walk around, seeing some of the most famous sites in the world – and they’re not that far apart. In addition, there are some free events and exhibitions, and here is one that is sure to bring memories flooding back for the older generation.

The current free exhibition which will capture the hearts and minds of “people of a certain age” is the Children’s War exhibition at the Imperial War Museum. Originally set up to mark the sixtieth anniversary of World War II, it has been running since March 2008, and can now help us remember the outbreak of the war in September 1939.

The exhibition looks at the global conflict through the eyes of children in Britain, giving an insight into the lives of young evacuees who had to move out of major cities like London and live away from friends and family, and also into the lives of those children who did remain at home during the Blitz.

Actors and people who actually lived through the events make appearances to give the exhibition an air of reality. Visitors will discover more about potential gas attacks, air raids, school and work, pastimes and entertainment.

This exhibition is part of the Their Past Your Future project, funded by the Big Lottery Fund. The idea is to promote education and understanding between generations, and this project is ideal to bring together children and those who lived through the Second World War.

The exhibition is open every day from 10am to 6pm and runs until January next year. The Imperial War Museum is near the Elephant & Castle, south of the River Thames, not far from Waterloo station.

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