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Today's bird - - Surprisingly these birds played an important role during both world wars.

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Our movement might be limited at the moment, but our memories aren’t. Honour our heroes from home - social distancing doesn’t stop us from remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We will remember them and we will meet again: https://t.co/SRA1qCQ6GZ

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2020-05-08

Happy

We'll be marking the occasion by re-reading Grandpa’s Great Escape by

Check out this video of David reading from the book + download instructions on how to make your very own model spitfire! https://t.co/zT7lzHSj9t

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For Day:

Gilbert Spencer (1892-1979) ‘Listening’ c.1940, signed 'Gilbert Spencer' (lower right), Oil on canvas, 17.5 x 22 in. (44.5 x 55.9cm) framed.

During Gilbert Spencer served as an official war artist, (1940–1943).

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celebrations in 1945. soldiers marching through A flag being put on the building overlooking a bombed and party revelers in London.

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To help mark I have created a series of portraits of WWII veterans. Like many people of my generation, I am increasingly aware of the bravery of those involved in WWII. I wanted to pay tribute to their sacrifice and courage.

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2020-05-08

How many of each object can you spot in this puzzle by Sharon from Hillingdon Libraries, inspired by and street party celebrations?

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2020-05-08

We're marking with this painting by one of over 300 War Artists commissioned to record the events of war and provide documentation of wartime activities. Image: Eric Ravilious (1903–1942), View Through Propeller, 1942. Towner Collection.

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So as we commemorate VE day in quieter ways than anticipated, my hope is for a more peaceful world. A kinder ,cleaner world and comfort for those are suffering x

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Marking the on with their depictions of continuing with Henry Moore. He was not really inspired by sport but a drawing of the Artists feet on Holiday shows him in a peaceful place.

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Tomorrow...
75 years.
Here’s to celebrating and paying homage, in a socially distanced, NHS saving, curve flattening manner.

♥️✌🏼✨💙

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Bob Moran on - political cartoon gallery in London https://t.co/dePcTdnXF6

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2020-05-07

Next in our celebration of is Duncan Grant war artist Bathers and Study for The gunnery lesson.#warandpeace

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With during we can't go out & reenact but we can show appreciation in other ways, put a poster in your window, or make some ...let them know we haven't their

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Celebration of war artists in continues with Edward Ardizzone. On the move with the 300th and Henley Regatta.

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2020-05-07

To mark the run up to I am showing Artists work from the official war art commissions alongside their from times of peace. Starting with David Bomberg An Evening in the City of London 1944 and prewar Racehorses 1912

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