Searchlight brings together items from the Imperial War Museum Collections and the expertise of its staff to create unique stories of modern conflict.

This site is an ongoing project and new stories will be added regularly.

 

The Imperial War Museum has an unparalleled collection covering all aspects of twentieth and twenty-first century conflict involving Britain and the Commonwealth.

You can access over 219,000 collection records online, and buy or licence over 40,000 images.

The new Explore History Centre at Imperial War Museum London is the place to find out more about our Collection. Browse our library collection; access our digital collections; view art, photographs and film; listen to original sound recordings; ask questions about our collection.

 

Delve further into history with the Imperial War Museum's podcast series.

Listen to past lectures held at the Museum, and learn more about the Museum Collections and the stories behind the artefacts.