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Harpenden in WW2 Exhibition

Harpenden in WW2 Exhibition

3rd May - 30th September 2025

SPECIAL EXHIBITION – MAY TO SEPTEMBER 2025 GROWTH OF HARPENDEN: WORLD WAR 2 To mark the 80th Anniversary of the end of the war Admission Free. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 11-3pm Even before war began in 1939, gas masks were being distributed, trenches dug, and air raid wardens appointed. In the first two days of the war, Harpenden had to find homes for 2,000 child evacuees arriving at the main station. Harpenden formed Home Guard platoons in 1940 and prepared for invasion. A secret listening post was established, and also a prisoner of war camp. The Land Army ploughed up the Common. David Kendall, Chairman of the Museum Committee, commented, “Using the Society’s Archives, we have pulled together a fascinating collation of photos, memoirs, posters, press cuttings and other artefacts which tell the story of Harpenden in World War II. The community contributed in many ways to the war effort and our exhibition will be a vivid reminder of what times were like in the 1940s.” Pick up a self-guided family walking trail of key sites around town or try on clothes from the war! We look forward to seeing you there!

Tickets and Pricing

Free

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Address

Harpenden in WW2 Exhibition Rothamsted Park, Leyton Road
AL5 2FR

Contact

chairman@harpenden-history.org.uk 07410133555

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