21 January 2025

6.30pm to 9.30pm

IWM London

Adults

Talk only £20

Tour and talk - Sold out

The Holocaust and the Nuremberg Trials

My IWM offers the opportunity to join Philippe Sands KC and IWM's Head of Public History, James Bulgin, for a tour of IWM's award-winning Holocaust Galleries. Philippe will offer a personal, and insightful, look at the collection and the stories they tell, and look into the Nuremberg Trials that followed Nazi Germany's defeat. Following the tour, there will be a wider discussion and Q&A event with both Phillipe and James. 

About Philippe Sands

Philippe Sands sits in a garden.

Philippe Sands KC FRSL FBA is Professor of Law at University College London and Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard. He is a practising barrister at 11KBW, appears as counsel before the International Court of Justice and other international courts and tribunals, and sits as an international arbitrator. 

Philippe is a regular contributor and commentator on international law and justice in publications including the Guardian, Financial Times and New York Times, and appears regularly on the BBC and CNN. His latest books are East West Street: On the Origins of Crimes Against Humanity and Genocide (2016), The Ratline: Love, Lies and Justice on the Trail of a Nazi Fugitive (2020) and The Last Colony: A Tale of Exile, Justice and Britain’s Colonial Legacy (2022).

About James Bulgin

Dr James Bulgin, Head of Public History at IWM.
© Dr James Bulgin

Philippe will be joined on his tour by Dr James Bulgin, IWM's Head of Public History.

James was previously Head of Content for IWM's award-winning Holocaust Galleries. On behalf of IWM, he has acted as a consultant to a range of Holocaust organisations and has spoken at conferences in the UK, USA, Germany, Bosnia, Poland and Israel. In 2022 James delivered the David Cesarani Memorial Lecture for Royal Holloway’s Holocaust Research Centre.

About Your Ticket

There are two available ticket types for My IWM events:

  • IWM London tour, talk and Q&A with Philippe Sands

    • Join lawyer and writer Philippe Sands at 6.30pm for a tour of IWM London's Holocaust Galleries
    • Your ticket includes the opportunity to join Philippe and James afterwards, for a conversation and Q&A to debate and discuss the stories they have shared. 
    • Limited tickets available.

    Sold out

  • Talk and Q&A only

    • Join Philippe Sands at IWM London from 7.30pm for a conversation and Q&A about war crimes and the Nuremberg trials
    • Joining you and Philippe will be James Bulgin, IWM's Head of Public History
    • Following the talk, have your questions answered by Philippe and James.

Ticket Prices

  • There are two ticket prices available. 
  • Please check you have selected the correct ticket option and times when you book your place. 
  • One carer goes free to assist a disabled visitor.

 

Adult - aged 16+ Carer

My IWM - Including exclusive tour, talk and Q&A session

Ticket includes admission to the tour of IWM London from 6.30pm with Philippe Sands, and the talk and Q&A from 8pm.

Sold Out Sold Out

My IWM - Talk and Q&A session only

Ticket allows entry to the talk and Q&A only from 8pm. It does not include the earlier tour.

£20 £0

Event Timetable

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Doors open at 6.15pm 6:30pm 6:40pm 7.30pm 9:30pm

Plan your evening

Introduction to IWM London

Tour of IWM London
with Philippe Sands and IWM curator James Bulgin

Conversation and Q&A
with Philippe Sands and James Bulgin



Event concludes

About 'My IWM'

Imperial War Museum’s My IWM programme invites you to join renowned personalities as they investigate their personal connections to IWM’s collections. In past events, historian James Holland has explored the lead-up to D-Day at the Churchill War Rooms, while author AJ Pearce has uncovered stories from the home front at IWM London.

 

This winter, comedian and actress Helen Lederer will investigate her family history in British Intelligence, writer and lawyer Philippe Sands will lead a tour around the Holocaust Galleries, actress Klariza Clayton will explore voices from the First World War, and Combat Dealers Bruce Crompton will tell the stories behind IWM's military vehicles.

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About the Venue

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IWM London gives voice to the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people forced to live in a world torn apart by conflict. Explore our permanent galleries to learn about the impact of the First World War, Second World War and the Holocaust. View era-defining art and learn about the psychological impact of war with our temporary exhibition War and the Mind.

IWM London's award-winning Holocaust Galleries. The individual stories from some of the six million Jewish people murdered in the Holocaust are told through over 2,000 photos, books, artworks, letters and personal objects ranging from jewellery and clothing to toys and musical instruments. The galleries preserve their stories and ensure the world never forgets what they experienced.
 

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