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Check out our new article and video londonist.com/london/museums…
Big thanks to @Londonist and @Hillingdon for helping us spread the word about West London’s best kept secret…
Visiting us? We are open for tours & have FREE half term activities for kids!
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🧘YOGA SESSIONS🧘
As part of a brand new series of well-being activities, we will be having morning yoga during March and April!
🎟 £5 for one hour with a professional teacher - you just need to bring a mat!
To book please visit our website battleofbritainbunker.co.uk
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Remember, help is available if you need it during these difficult times:
If you need help during these challenging times, staff at our Community Hub are on hand to offer support with befriending, priority shopping slots, food bank referrals, prescription collections, and financial support.
For more information visit: hillingdon.gov.uk/community-…
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The Battle of Britain Bunker will be closed from today and over Christmas, but we hope to welcome you back in the New Year with an exciting new exhibition and family friendly activities.
Merry Christmas from the Bunker team.
Photo: No. 303 (Kościuszko) Sqn Christmas party, 1941
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Year 6 have had a brilliant morning enjoying a virtual tour of the @BofBBunker We learnt so much and consolidated our learning from our WWII topic! @hayesparkschool
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Today we observed 2 minutes silence on behalf of all staff and volunteers at the Battle of Britain Bunker #rememberthefallen
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We've launched a bursary award for young people in memory of Tashan Daniel - who was tragically killed in an unprovoked attack at Hillingdon underground station in September 2019.
The award will support young people to achieve their aspirations: bit.ly/34QrzVe
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The Battle of Britain Bunker and Visitor Centre will be closed from the 5th Nov - 2nd Dec. We are however simply 'At Standby' and will be ready to 'Scramble' into action again soon. We will still be delivering virtual school sessions and posting online resources - stay safe.
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The Controller's Cabin soundscape is a new visitor experience at the Bunker. Visitors can hear the voices, sounds and decisions made on 15 Sept 1940. This installation has been created to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. buff.ly/34LnVfo
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The new Autumn Trail is proving popular at the Battle of Britain Bunker! 🍂
This little dog is enjoying the scavenger hunt, particularly the search for cats!
Dogs welcome in the grounds surrounding the Visitor Centre 🐶
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SCRAMBLE...We have added 1 EXTRA TOUR each day during Half Term. Join us for a Bunker tour or just enjoy our Visitor Centre, Cafe and Half Term Activities! We look forwarding to seeing you. #lovelearning #battleofbritain Book online at buff.ly/2MOVvK2 © IWM CH 1398
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Battle of Britain Bunker Autumn family trail, scavenger hunt in Dowding Park and family bunker tour or visitor centre experience this half term. More details on the link buff.ly/37m0F9r or call or email for more information. Come and join us for half term fun!
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Enjoy family-friendly activities and tours at the @BofBBunker this half term!
Families can enjoy tours of the bunker aimed at children aged 12 and under, a brand new Autumn Trail and a scavenger hunt at Dowding Park 🌳
Find out more: bit.ly/359pWB2
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We must never forget the struggle that many airmen experienced during the Summer of 1940. #WorldMentalHealthDay buff.ly/2vW3M42
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Stay out of the rain this weekend - tickets are still available for our tours. Visit the Bunker to find out about the Dowding System used to coordinate RAF squadrons against the Luftwaffe eighty years ago during the Battle of Britain. Book online at buff.ly/2MOVvK2
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11:30am on 15 Sept 1940: 80 years ago this minute. The Controller had scrambled 17 squadrons to defend Britain.
Winston Churchill watched as the plotting table depicted the conflict above.
See it for yourself battleofbritainbunker.co.uk
#BattleofBritainDay #BattleofBritain80 – at Hillingdon, London
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It's #AskACuratorDay! Do you have any questions for our Principal Curator of Military History, Dr Rachael Abbiss? Comment below! #AskACurator #BattleOfBritain80
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The Battle of Britain Bunker and Exhibition Centre has reopened its doors to visitors and will be hosting an array of virtual events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. For more details or to book visit: bit.ly/33f4rO8 @BofBBunker
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Since 1948 a memorial service has been held at the #PolishAirForce Memorial near @RAFNortholt on the first weekend in Sept. A service could not take place this year, but wreaths were laid on Friday rep all the pilots, ground crew & Sqns that participated in the Second World War.
