Dunkirk 1940 Museum
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Official Account of the Dunkirk 1940 Museum, Chatham, Kent
Some of the team are heading to #Malta on Sunday. #recommendations?
Some #newarrivals for the #hq #christmastree . Wishing #all our #followers a very #happyChristmas and peaceful new year.
💥🚨THIS WEEK!🚨💥 For one day only (Friday 25th July, since you ask) you can drop in to the Palace and chat to any number of experts and archaeological specialists. 10:30am to 4pm Suitable for all ages Free of charge, (optional entry to the Palace is normal price) Here's what we have planned 🧵👇
The view from the office today. Supporting the open day at the Gardens of Easton Lodge.
22 June 1940 // HM Yacht Campeador had just sailed from Portsmouth on patrol when she struck a mine and sank with the loss of 20 men from her crew of 22. #RoyalNavy #WW2 #NavalHistory
19 June 1940 // Submarine HMS Orpheus was last heard from on this date while on patrol in the Mediterranean. She sent a signal from a position off Benghazi and disappeared, cause of loss unconfirmed. All 55 officers and men were lost. (Imperial War Museum Q 67709) #RoyalNavy #WW2 #NavalHistory
19 June 1940 // HM Trawler Murmansk was taking part in the evacuation of British forces from Brest but ran aground in the harbour in the early hours of the morning and was abandoned as a wreck. The Germans later salvaged her and put her into service as a patrol boat. #RoyalNavy #WW2 #NavalHistory
One of the joys of #traveling is the food. This is our first attempt at a #homemade Tarte Flambée. #Alsace
#another interesting #museum. The #collection of one person, displayed beautifully and again with #passion.
An interesting encounter earlier today. We love junk shops for potential exhibits when in France. In this one we found a selection of WW1 relic grenades on offer. Stunning Mdle16 stick grende being one. Still very viable!
We are having a holiday. But history is never far from the surface
#Nextweek, we will be in #France. #Lookingforward to #meeting some of our #onlinefriends