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• ITALIAN PRISONERS OF WAR IN THE WESTERN DESERT, JANUARY 1941

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Keating G (Capt)

  Italian soldiers surrendering to an Australian infantryman during the attack on Bardia, Libya.

• STALAG LUFT 1 PRISONER OF WAR CAMP, BARTH, GERMANY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

  part of "ELDER DOUGLAS (SERGEANT)" (photographs) Made by: German official photographer

  General view of the camp.

• THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

  part of "ADMIRALTY OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Navy official photographer

  German navy prisoners, blindfolded, stand by the dockside whilst being given instructions by Royal Navy intelligence officer.

• white plans for Colditz glider

  (souvenirs and ephemera)

  First plans drawn in pencil on artist's paper for the 'Colditz Cock' by Flight Lieutenant Bill Goldfinch. The plans were also later used for building the 'Spirit of Colditz', a replica for the Channel Four television series on Colditz. At the beginning...

• bierstein, German

  (souvenirs and ephemera)

  The bierstein was reputedly made during the Second World War by a Waffen SS prisoner of war.

• skull cap, knitted

  (souvenirs and ephemera)

  Woollen hat made and worn during the Second World War by an Italian prisoner of war while working as a gardener.

• teapot

  (souvenirs and ephemera)

  This damaged teapot was used during the Second World War by Miss E McIntyre and five others in her dormitory at Liebenau civilian internment camp, Germany. The pot was repaired by an internee using wire due to the unavailablity of glue. Miss McIntyre,...

• model, The Colditz Glider

  (souvenirs and ephemera) Made by: Airfix 1974

  Unassembled commemorative flying model of the Colditz Glider, that Airfix produced at the time of the BBC Television Series in 1974.

• pink plans for Colditz glider

  (souvenirs and ephemera) 1945

  Plans for the construction of an escape glider (the 'Colditz Cock') based on the designs of Flight-Lieutenant L J E Goldfinch produced during the Second World War whilst he was a prisoner of war in Oflag IVC, Colditz Camp (Saxony, Germany). At the...

• shoes, slippers, child's, handmade

  (souvenirs and ephemera) 1946

  A pair of child's slippers, handmade from rope (in red and beige with red pom-poms) by an unidentified German prisoner of war (POW) at Mortimer Camp near Reading, Berkshire (Camp No 88), circa 1946.

• clippers, hair, German

  (souvenirs and ephemera) Made by: Cito, Solingen

  Hair clippers associated with an unknown Second World War prisoner of war (POW) camp barber at Stalag VIIIB, Lamsdorf, Germany.

• saw, clandestine

  (souvenirs and ephemera)

  Lieutenant Wingfield MC DFC (1898-1989) served as a pilot in the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) during the First World War. He was captured on 1 July 1916 and was a prisoner of war until October 1917 when he successfully escaped from Strohen Camp. As a result...

• identity tag

  (souvenirs and ephemera)

  Second World War German prisoner of war (POW) camp identity tag associated with the POW experiences of Commander Peter Noel Buckley RN. Commander Buckley was captured following the sinking of his submarine, HMS 'Shark' by German aircraft off Stavanger (...

• depth marker

  (souvenirs and ephemera) 1943

  The depth marker is associated with the Second World War experiences of J Watson as prisoner of war (POW) of the Germans; he was held in Stalag XB from April 1941 to Spring 1942, then in Milag Nord where he was Canteen Officer. The marker was used as two...

• ITALIAN PRISONERS OF WAR IN BRITAIN DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division official photographer

  Italian prisoners of war attend a church service in a prisoner of war camp in Britain.

• ACTIVITIES AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE RESETTLEMENT CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  Warrant Officer Viles, one of the repatriated prisoners of war at No 1 Resettlement Centre worked part-time for a carpet fitting company in Scarborough to prepare him to take up his pre-war occupation in Leeds.

• ACTIVITIES AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE RESETTLEMENT CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  Three of the repatriated prisoners of war at No 1 Resettlement Centre visit Scarborough Castle. Afternoons were free and those men not wanting to take part in sports were able to visit the town, harbour and local places of interest.

• ACTIVITIES AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE RESETTLEMENT CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  The Belvedere Club, run by the Women's Voluntary Service (WVS), for all ranks at No 1 Resettlement Centre, Scarborough.

• ACTIVITIES AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE RESETTLEMENT CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  Although not compulsory, many of the repatriated prisoners of war at No 1 Resettlement Centre, Scarborough, found the well equipped gymnasium a useful asset.

• ACTIVITIES AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE RESETTLEMENT CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  Although not compulsory, many of the repatriated prisoners of war at No 1 Resettlement Centre, Scarborough, found the well equipped gymnasium a useful asset.

• ACTIVITIES AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE RESETTLEMENT CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  Dancing was always popular with the repatriated prisoners of war at No 1 Resettlement Centre, Scarborough. At dances the former prisoners, staff and friends all mixed to create a very natural social situation.

• ACTIVITIES AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE RESETTLEMENT CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  A selection of the pamphlets relating to different careers that were made available to repatriated prisoners of war at No 1 Resettlement Centre, Scarborough. Where the centre could not initiate training itself the staff would assist the men in finding...

• ACTIVITIES AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE RESETTLEMENT CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  The facilities of the Yorkshire Tennis Club were made available on some afternoons to the repatriated prisoners of war at No 1 Resettlement Centre, Scarborough.

• ACTIVITIES AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE RESETTLEMENT CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  One of the repatriated prisoners of war at No 1 Resettlement Centre, Scarborough, attending a book-keeping course, one of the many educational and vocational subjects available at the centre.

• ACTIVITIES AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE RESETTLEMENT CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  Warrant Officer Brown, one of the repatriated prisoners of war attending No 1 Resettlement Centre, Scarborough, was given the chance to try out teaching at a local school.

• ACTIVITIES AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE RESETTLEMENT CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  For the repatriated prisoners of war attending No 1 Resettlement Centre, Scarborough, afternoons were free time. Many took the chance to play or watch sports such as football.

• ACTIVITIES AT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE RESETTLEMENT CENTRE, SCARBOROUGH

  part of "MINISTRY OF INFORMATION SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer

  Repatriated prisoners of war attend the Music Circle at No 1 Resettlement Centre along with friends and staff.

• OFLAG IVC PRISONER OF WAR CAMP, COLDITZ CASTLE, GERMANY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR

  part of "BRITISH PRISONERS OF WAR 1939 - 1945" (photographs) Made by: German official photographer

  A group of British prisoners of war smile for the camera at Christmas. A large Christmas tree can be seen behind them, and a streamer just visible above their heads also adds a festive touch.

• ROYAL AIR FORCE: FIGHTER COMMAND, NO. 38 (AIRBORNE FORCES) GROUP RAF.

  part of "AIR MINISTRY SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Devon S A (Flt Lt)

  Liberated Allied prisoners-of-war wait on an airfield in Belgium before boarding a line of Short Stirlings (those in the foreground belonging to No. 299 Squadron RAF) for repatriation to the United Kingdom.

• ROYAL AIR FORCE: BRITISH AIR FORCES OF OCCUPATION, 1945.

  part of "AIR MINISTRY SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Royal Air Force official photographer

  Wing Commander W W Russell (right), Commanding Officer of an RAF Disarmament Wing at Stavanger, Norway, conducts a morning conference with the Luftwaffe officer (left) in charge of prisoners who are disarming German aircraft at Sola airfield. A German...

• GERMANY UNDER ALLIED OCCUPATION

  part of "AIR MINISTRY SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Devon S D (Flight Lieutenant)

  French and Belgian former prisoners of war boarding a Dakota aircraft of Royal Air Force Transport Command at Luneberg airfield for repatriation to their own countries.

• GERMANY UNDER ALLIED OCCUPATION

  part of "AIR MINISTRY SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Devon S D (Flight Lieutenant)

  French and Belgian former prisoners of war waiting at Luneberg airfield for aircraft of Royal Air Force Transport Command to fly them back to their own countries.

• GERMANY UNDER ALLIED OCCUPATION, 1945-1946

  part of "AIR MINISTRY SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Devon S D (Flight Lieutenant)

  French and Belgian former prisoners of war waiting at Luneberg airfield for aircraft of Royal Air Force Transport Command to fly them back to their own countries.

• DUNKIRK AFTER LIBERATION

  part of "AIR MINISTRY SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Moss W A (Flying Officer)

  Aerial view of Dunkirk, one of the last German outposts to surrender. Note signs painted on the roofs of some buildings by Allied prisoners of war to show their location to Allied aircraft.

• GERMAN PRISONERS ON WALCHEREN

  part of "AIR MINISTRY SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Goodchild A (P/O)

  Among the prisoners taken on Walcheren was this Dutch woman. She is seen here in this R.A.F photograph with her husband, a German solder, whom she refused to leave. She marched with the German prisoners to the Prisoner of War cages.

• GERMAN PRISONERS ON WALCHEREN

  part of "AIR MINISTRY SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Goodchild A (P/O)

  A general view of the scene as German prisoners were marched off on Walcheren.

• NORWAY AFTER LIBERATION 1945

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Jones A H (Sergeant)

  German prisoners of war from Elverum camp prepare for embarkation from Norway to Germany. Here prisoners board boats at Mandal to take them to Germany.

• NORWAY AFTER LIBERATION 1945

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Jones A H (Sergeant)

  German prisoners of war from Elverum camp prepare for embarkation from Norway to Germany. Before leaving the embarkation camp at Mandal a final screening of prisoners was carried out by walking the prisoners past two Gestapo men and one 'Quisling' woman...

• NORWAY AFTER LIBERATION 1945

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Jones A H (Sergeant)

  German prisoners of war from Elverum camp prepare for embarkation from Norway to Germany. Here a boat loaded with prisoners prepares to embark from Mandal for Germany.

• NORWAY AFTER LIBERATION 1945

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Jones A H (Sergeant)

  German prisoners of war from Elverum camp being processed prior to embarkation from Norway to Germany. Here prisoners play cards to pass the time at the embarkation camp at Mandal prior to boarding boats for Germany.

• SCOTS TROOPS FREE ALLIED PRISONERS FROM STALAG

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit

  A half-starved Russian limping out of the newly liberated Stalag XIB prison. He is wearing the striped prison uniform.

• THE LIBERATION OF STALAG IIB

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit

  Some of the British Prisoners of War liberated from Stalag IIB. From left to right: Private Smyth of Downham, captured at Cherbourg in 1944; Private Ryan of Bradford, captured at Hertogenbosch, 1944; Corporal Beardmore of Cheadle, captured at Arnhem,...

• THE CAMPAIGN IN NORTH WEST EUROPE 1944-45

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit

  Two dishevelled young German prisoners of war captured in the Dingden area of Hamminkeln, Germany. An estimated 20,000 German troops were captured during the first five days of the British assault following the crossing of the Rhine.

• THE CAMPAIGN IN NORTH WEST EUROPE 1944-45

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit

  German prisoners of war, mostly boys who were captured at Bremen.

• NORWAY AFTER LIBERATION 1945

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Jones A H (Sergeant)

  German prisoners of war at Elverum camp being processed prior to embarkation from Norway to Germany. Here prisoners repack their belongings after the interrogation and search processes.

• NORWAY AFTER LIBERATION 1945

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Jones A H (Sergeant)

  German prisoners of war at Elverum camp being processed prior to embarkation from Norway to Germany. Here prisoners prepare to move to the embarkation camp at Mandal.

• NORWAY AFTER LIBERATION 1945

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Jones A H (Sergeant)

  German prisoners of war being processed prior to embarkation from Norway to Germany. Here prisoners rest at the embarkation camp at Mandal prior to boarding boats for Germany.

• NORWAY AFTER LIBERATION 1945

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Jones A H (Sergeant)

  German prisoners of war at Elverum camp being processed prior to embarkation from Norway to Germany. Here German clerk complete documentation for their fellow countrymen.

• NORWAY AFTER LIBERATION 1945

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Jones A H (Sergeant)

  German prisoners of war at Elverum camp being processed prior to embarkation from Norway to Germany. Here a prisoner is frisked and a search made of all his possessions.

• NORWAY AFTER LIBERATION 1945

  part of "WAR OFFICE SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL COLLECTION" (photographs) Made by: Jones A H (Sergeant)

  A German prisoner engaged in clearing a minefield near Stavanger fixes a fuse to a Teller mine. These mines were too dangerous to move and so were blown up where they were located.