Eden Camp

Last week I visited the Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum in Malton, North Yorkshire. Eden Camp is a former World War 2 prisoner of war camp, developed into "one of the largest and most comprehensive museums covering British military and social history".

The museum is divided into 29 original huts (built in 1942) and promises to "transport you back to wartime Britain". The museum's main focus is The People's War 1939 - 1945, although there are also huts dedicated to World War 1 and other, more recent, conflicts.

Each hut is focused on a different aspect of the war. Beginning with The Rise of Hitler, the museum explores The Home Front and The U-Boat Menace, and even looks at fashion in the 40's in The Street at War. War time experiences are reconstructed using sounds, smells and even smoke!

I really enjoyed Hut 8 'Women at War' which looked at the vital roles played by women during World War 2, including the Land Army and the Wrens (Women's Royal Naval Services). In Britain, women were essential to the war effort, in both military and civilian roles.

Another particular interest for me is The Blitz, a terrifying period when Britain endured major aerial attacks with great courage. Take a walk through a blackout (with strategically placed white stripes) and "smell the acrid burning in a bombed street, experience a British town under siege."

I really recommend this museum, it's great for all age groups and very reasonably priced! 

 

Eden Camp is open daily 10am-5pm.

What museums have you been to recently?

Image credits:

1) Facebook.com/edencamp 
2) Instagram.com/stephaniepops
3) My own image.
4) Instagram.com/tmmackail
5) Facebook.com/edencamp

Until next week...

-Karen