Picking up where I left off yesterday, here are more of the panels on the Normandy campaign of World War Two.
Before heading to the permanent galleries, I headed into the temporary exhibit, Highland Warriors, which continues its run here until January 12th, 2020, if you're in the area and are interested. We'll have a look at more of that tomorrow.
An exhibit that makes history real
ReplyDeleteHi William, how I've missed your interesting posts. I've been absent; but hope to be back here regularly from now on. Jo
ReplyDelete...and the idiot in the White House remembers that the Kurds weren't there helping.
ReplyDeleteHello, these exhibits are reminders we need peace in the world. Enjoy your day, wishing you a happy new week!
ReplyDeleteGood to see the Canadian efforts at Normandy. Yes, looking forward to the Highlanders.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love seeing these old black and white photographs, they tell the story so well ✨
ReplyDeleteThat's another nice part of the exhibition.
ReplyDeleteWe have had various commemorations since June, especially in western Europe.
Those are wonderful pics, William!
ReplyDeleteThat shield and sword are amazing!
ReplyDeleteFascinating history about Canada's role in WWII.
ReplyDeleteWe still have bunkers along the coast especially in Dunquerke, now it's interesting for children to play in them !
ReplyDeleteI like panels for showing our history.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the people in some of those photos know their photo is in a museum.
ReplyDeleteAnother very interesting exhibit, thanks William :)
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot to read and learn there.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the photos.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful way to display history. The panels are outstanding.
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice exhibit.
ReplyDeleteSo interesting---Just watched two movies about WW11 at Normandy. Brutal!
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@Maywyn: definitely.
ReplyDelete@Agnes: thank you.
@Jo: good to see you.
@Tom: emphasis on idiot.
@Eileen: that they are.
@Barbara: more to come.
@Grace: they do indeed.
@Jan: it's a big year for commemorations.
@RedPat: thank you!
@Sandi: I agree.
@DJan: we were heavily involved.
@Gattina: I would love to see them for myself.
@Red: I do too.
@Sharon: well, Lieutenant Danson has a theatre in this museum named for him.
@Denise: you're welcome.
@Marleen: there is indeed.
@Aritha: you're welcome.
@Bill: that they are.
@Lois: very much so.
@MB: it was, yes.
Normandy was a Canadian success story but at a huge cost!
ReplyDeleteSimply overwhelming to contemplate.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your country's history, it is a very moving exhibition. So sad to read that so many young lives were lost.
ReplyDeleteThe Nazi insignia still makes me nauseas.
ReplyDeletei enjoy the church (architecture)
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Love the sword and shield in the last photo.
ReplyDeleteDo museums glorify wars?
ReplyDelete@Marie: that's true.
ReplyDelete@Cloudia: yes it is.
@Alexandria: you're welcome.
@Revrunner: me too.
@Beth: thank you.
@Gemel: so do I.
@Magiceye: this does not.
A grande batalha da Normandia.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e uma boa semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros
It is important to study history. I guess we'll miss this. We're both fighting colds after the weekend!
ReplyDeleteGood thing that battle was won ~ son's grandfather fought in the Battle of the Bulge ~ Wonderful historical post and photos ^_^
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A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
A very good exhibit and your photographs show it very well.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
This is a turning point in history...
ReplyDeleteGood information panels and photos of Normandy 1944. The Highland Warriors exhibition looks interesting:)
ReplyDelete@Francisco: thank you.
ReplyDelete@Jennifer: you still have a couple of months.
@Carol: it was a turning point in history.
@Jan: thank you.
@Italiafinlandia: indeed.
@Rosie: I found it compelling.
I'm so fascinated by D-Day and Normandy. Thanks for this, William.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
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