International Women's Day 2013

Storytelling Sessions

A visit to IWM North offers a range of options for a fascinating and memorable day out for group visitors of all ages.

You can book a self-guided visit or choose one of our staff-led sessions or activities to enhance your day.

Choose from this list or browse through the images above to see the sessions available

The Adventures of Able Seaman Wally Tobin

20 minutes

The story of a sailor, a parrot and their adventures on the high seas.

If you would like to arrange a visit please complete our online group visit request form

Animals Aboard

20 minutes

Hear about the varied roles of animals in war at sea.

If you would like to arrange a visit please complete our online group visit request form

Animals and War

20 minutes

Hear about the varied roles of animals in war.

If you would like to arrange a visit please complete our online group visit request form

Billy’s War

20 minutes

This session uses a range of visual materials, sounds, smells and replica objects to tell the captivating story of Billy (a rag doll character) who is evacuated to the countryside during the Second World War.

If you would like to arrange a visit please complete our online group visit request form

Oskar's Journey

20 minutes

Using a range of visual materials, sounds, smells and replica objects to tell the story of Oskar’s journey across the Berlin Wall.

If you would like to arrange a visit please complete our online group visit request form

Shaping up with Stories

20 minutes

A group of shapes learn how much better it can be when we all get along.

If you would like to arrange a visit please complete our online group visit request form

What Nancy Did Next

20 minutes

Meet Nancy and hear her tales of life in the Land Army and meet a horse called Rufus.

If you would like to arrange a visit please complete our online group visit request form

Entry to IWM North is free. Groups of ten or more people are asked to book their visit as far in advance as possible. If you book at least four weeks in advance we will give you free coach parking and free group passes to our Air Shard viewing platform.

If you would like to arrange a visit please complete our online group visit request form. 

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