Description: Bombs…Away! is a project that will explore the impact of aerial bombardment against civilians during World War Two and use The Peace Museum’s unique collection to examine how peace campaigns formed in response.
Bombs…Away! is a project that will explore the impact of aerial bombardment against civilians during World War Two and use The Peace Museum’s unique collection to examine how peace campaigns formed in response. This project was supposed to launch at the museum as an exhibition in May 2020, but has been delayed due to the covid-19 pandemic. The museum is excited to be able to finally present this project as a digital exhibition. The project has been possible thanks to funding from the National Lottery Herita
CND symbol created by Yorkshire CND campaigners on the 16th July 2020 at the Mirror Pool in front of Bradford Town Hall to mark the 75th anniversary of the first atomic explosion. Credit: Neil Terry Photography.
2020 marked 75 years since the end of WWII and May 8th 2020 saw commemorations across the country to mark 75 years since VE day. In August 2020, peace groups around the world marked 75 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. These events were all held during lockdowns and ongoing restrictions due to the pandemic. A year on, the impact of the pandemic is still being felt across the globe. Whilst much of the world’s focus remains on how to overcome the virus, war and militarism rema