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Sound
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The Sound Archive holds over 33,000 recordings relating to conflict since 1914. This consists of the largest oral history collection of its type in the world, with contributions from both service personnel and non-combatants as well as significant...
About the Collections
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Our Collections stretch from the everyday to the exceptional. They contain some of the most important technical, social, economic, political, personal and cultural artefacts relating to Britain and its role in twentieth-century conflict. The scale,...
Collections Sales and Licensing
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IWM has a unique collection covering all aspects of twentieth and twenty-first century conflict involving Britain, the Commonwealth and other former Empire countries. The collection is an unparalleled resource for understanding contemporary warfare and...
Frequently Asked Questions
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Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about disposal and the Collections review. If you have a question that is not covered here, please email us. What is the scope of your Collections? IWM’s Collections cover all aspects of conflict...

Sounds of Duxford (CD)
(CDs, Planes)
Anyone who loves aeroplanes will enjoy this stunning collection of digital recordings of historic warplanes and modern jets. The action begins with seven Spitfires scrambling and flying past in a nostalgic Missing Man formation as a tribute to Sir...
American Patrol (CD)
(CDs)
Enjoy the upbeat sounds of the best, brassiest and most glamorous American big bands of the 1930s and 40s. This great collection includes popular favourites from Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie and many more. Digitally enhanced and remastered...
Battle of Britain (CD)
(CDs, CDs and DVDs, Planes)
Reminiscences of 23 men and women who were involved in the air defence of Britain, predominantly pilots but also including ground participants. These fascinating collections of first-hand accounts consist of short extracts taken from interviews from the...
First World War Remembered CD
(CDs, CDs and DVDs)
Reminiscences of 31 men and women recounting their experiences of the problems and conditions on the Western Front and on the Home Front in Britain. These fascinating collections of first-hand accounts consist of short extracts taken from interviews from...

HMS HOLM SOUND
(photographs)
At sea on completion.
HMS BULLFINCH
(photographs)
Underway in Plymouth Sound.
THE BRITISH ARMY PREPARES FOR WAR
(photographs)
A Sound Locator on a tripod mounting in operation with an anti-aircraft battery.
HMSM TACITURN
(photographs)
Secured to a buoy in Plymouth Sound. Fitted with schnorkel but no 2mm Anti Aircraft gun.

IWM War Story Blog

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1940 Britain's Finest Hour

1940 Britain's Finest Hour Let us therefore brace ourselves to our duty and so bear ourselves that if the British Commonwealth and Empire lasts for a thousand years, men will still say “This was their finest hour” Winston Churchill 1940 was Britain’...
IWM Blogs | Imperial War Museum Blogs and Projects

IWM Blogs | Imperial War Museum Blogs and Projects War Story Project 02-04-2011 Working in co-operation with the Ministry of Defence, the Imperial War Museum will support participants to add information to existing new media channels such as blogs and...
What we’re collecting « IWM War Story Blog

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