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NewsNational ArmyMuseum securesHeritage LotteryFund supportThe National Army Museum (NAM), based in Chelsea,London, has received initial support for a £11.3mHeritage Lottery Fund (HLF) bid, including £350,000 ofdevelopment funding, for the Building for the Future project.The project aims to see the radical transformation ofNAM’s offer for on-site, off-site and online audiencesthrough a programme of redevelopment and outreachactivities.The project will include the renovation of the visitorexperience at the Chelsea site, with new galleries toreinterpret the Collection, much improved educationfacilities and increased access to the Collection. In addition,NAM will be developing an extensive outreach programmeworking alongside the pre-existing national network ofregimental museums. This programme will establish arange of digital and off-site projects that will include touringexhibitions, volunteer and training opportunities. Theseactivities will be linked to the upcoming First World War andBattle of Waterloo anniversaries in 2014 and 2015.The National Army Museum opened on its current site in1970 to house the nationalcollections of the Land Forces of the Crown, and nowreceives in excess of 270,000 visitors a year. With no majorbuilding work undertaken since 1980, the project providesNAM with the opportunity to upgrade the existing site tomeet the needs of its growing audiences.Janice Murray, the Director of the National ArmyMuseum, said, ‘We are absolutely thrilled to have achievedthe stage one development grant. The Museum has seen ahuge increase in visitors over the last six years and thisproject enables us build on that success, creating excitingprojects reaching communities up and down the country.’Sue Bowers, Head of HLF London, said: ‘The HeritageLottery Fund was extremelyimpressed with the National Army Museum’s plans,particularly a range of innovative ideas which wouldtransform the visitor experience and widen the overallappeal of the site. Whilstthis is just the beginning of thejourney and there is much hard work to be done we aredelighted with how the project is developing and lookforward to liaising closely with the museum in the comingmonths.’Kids Counting inKalashnikovsAn Afghan schoolbook, which uses bullets andKalashnikov rifles as counting tools, is one of severalpoignant items now on display at the National ArmyMuseum.The illustrated children’s textbook references apples andpears alongside mujahed (holy warrior), jihad (holy war) andtopak (rifle) in its exercises. The book dates from the Islamicyear 1356 (circa 1986) during the Soviet war in Afghanistan.Its warlike content is a stark reminder of the lasting legacyof conflict in modern Afghan society, with lethal weaponsbeing regarded as everyday items.Curator, Sophie Stathi, said: “For me, the militarysubject matter of the schoolbook reflects how the conflicttouched the everyday lives of citizens in Afghanistan.”The schoolbook joins other new display items includingcharm bracelets and Operation Service Medals in theAfghanistan section of the Museum’s Conflicts of Interestgallery. This area sheds light on the intensity and humancost of the recent fighting, and the British Army’s longhistory in the region.The Conflicts of Interest gallery explores over 40 years ofconflicts, from Northern Ireland and the Falklands to Iraqand Afghanistan. It examines the role of the British Armyacross the globe and the impact being a serviceman orwoman has on home life. Conflicts of Interest is a forum fordebate and the gallery’s Conflicting Opinions area6 MAGAZINE ISSUE 09
Newsencourages visitors to consider the consequences of bothmilitary intervention and inaction, and to share their ownopinion.Watch and listen to interviews about these newAfghanistan items at:http://www.nam.ac.uk/collection/collection-news/newafghanistan-objects-on-displayNew items on display in the Afghanistan section of theConflict of Interest gallery:Afghan schoolbookThis children’s workbook from the Soviet era (1980s) wasfound in 2007 by Captain Daniel Hinxman, 2nd Battalion, theMercian Regiment. His team set up a medical clinic forvillagers outside Zumbalay in a compound previously usedby the Taliban.Lent by Captain Daniel HinxmanOperational Service Medal for AfghanistanThis medal was awarded to Sapper Dewi Allen for service inAfghanistan in 2009-10. The red and blue bands of themedal ribbon reflect the three British services involved,while the light brown represents Afghanistan’s landscape.Lent by Sapper AllenMemorial wristbandCorporal David Barnsdale was killed in an IED strike in2010, while taking part in a route clearance near Gereshk.To commemorate “a character” and “a friend of everyone”,Corporal Barnsdale’s family produced memorial wristbandsfor the entire squadron. This pristine example was donatedby Corporal Barnsdale’s close friend; whose own wristbandis faded through constant wear.‘Lucky charm’ braceletLance Corporal Jose Cravalho De Matos paid $5 to anAfghan local to have this bracelet woven with the name ofhis girlfriend, Sophie, and wore it every day as a “luckycharm”.It worked: on one operation alone, he walked overtwo well-concealed devices which failed to detonate.Unofficial Search BadgeIn the face of frequent demands on soldiers from 61 FieldSquadron to ‘do Engineers’ work’, this badge was ordered bytheir officers to encourage recognition of the Search Teams’specialist role.Toby Ecclestone’s identification badgeDue to the nature of the injuries they face, Search Team 9,ordered an additional form of identification badge. Worn onthe sleeve, this badge features the blood type and Zapnumber of Sapper Toby Ecclestone. Zap numbers are acombination of a soldier’s last name and theirArmy number. They are used in radio reports to identifycasualties.National ArmyMuseumNew GalleriesJubilee: 60 Years of the Sovereign and Her SoldiersOpens 25 May - FreeQueen Elizabeth II joins Queen Victoria as only the secondBritish monarch to celebrate a Diamond Jubilee.Celebrating 60 years of The Queen's reign, this displayexplores different aspects of the relationship between TheSovereign and her Army. It shows The Queen not only in herceremonial role, but also on active service.Visitors can discover the historic link between the Monarchyand the Armed Services and how these traditions continuetoday.This display draws on the Museum's collections of archiveimages and artefacts, including The Queen's ATS uniform.War Horse: Fact &Fiction – FreeCloses 31 August 2012A major new exhibitionexploring the true historybehind the hugelypopular War Horse novel.This is an exhibition forall the family withexciting hands-oninteractive displays andexclusive costumes and props from the Spielberg-directedfilm, plus material from War Horse author, MichaelMorpurgo and the National Theatre. The touching real-lifestories of the horses and the men who depended on themwill be illustrated through the Museum’s rich Collectionencouraging visitors to think about the million of ‘patientheroes’ who supported the British Army.http://www.nam.ac.uk/press/war-horse-fact-fictionKids' ZoneDiscover the Museum’s new soft-play area called Kids’ Zonewith forest and arctic themed climbing frames for kids toscale, slide and run through. This colourful children’s playarea explores aspects of army life from camping to clothingand includes a dedicated soft-play space for babies, plusarts and crafts, dressing-up costumes, books, interactivetoys and panels. At the heart of the new Kids’ Zone are thesix key principals of Early Years Foundation Stages, ensuringthat children are learning whilst having fun. There areexciting objects from the Museum’s Collection on displaywith lots of interactive models for children to touch andexplore. This fresh new space offers kids the space to move,interact and create in a bright and safe environment.http://www.nam.ac.uk/kids/kids-zoneISSUE 09 MAGAZINE 7
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