Imperial War Museum
pre World War 1

The Imperial War Museum was founded to commemorate the First World War. Within a generation came the outbreak of the Second World War. As its collections expanded to cover thgese and other subsequent struggles, the museum became the major British mueum of conflict in the twentieth century.

The history of the two world wars is told by the Imperial War Museum. Here there are a number of displays showing the role of Indians in the two World Wars and even a Sikh Tank driver mannequin.

Again the real treasures lie in the Reading Rooms and the Photographic Archives. Available by appointment only, the library is well stocked, excellently catalogued. Documents, books and pictures from the first, but mainly the Second World War. Photograph and film archives are located in Austral Street, just round the corner.

Information

Admission
Access to each department is free by appointment. Each has a Visitors' Room which is open during the working week and in some cases, on saturdays.
A charge is made for entrance to displays at all sites.

Disabled
Disabled visitors are advised to contact the Museum on 020 7416 5397 for general information and to tell the individual department of any special needs. because wheelchair users need staff help to guide them into and around Lambeth Road and into All Saints Annexe, it is helpful to notify the museum in advance of a visit.

Departments -

Research and Information Office
Lambeth road, London SE1 6HZ
open Monday to Friday, 10am - 5pm
Tel: 020 7416 5350 / 5351 / 5352 / 5354
Fax: 020 7416 5379

Photograph Archive - Imperial War Museum
Lambeth road, London SE1 6HZ
open by appointment Monday to Friday, 10am - 5pm
Tel: 020 7416 5333 / 5338 / 5309
Fax: 020 7416 5355
E-mail: photos@iwm.org.uk

Copy materials supplied: pictostrat prints available same day, provided originals can be copied. Black and white hand-printed photographs in a range of sizes made to order (rush service at additional cost). Black and white reference photocopies made same day. Copyright - mostly Crown copyright or in the owner-ship of the Museum.

Film & Video Archive - Imperial War Museum
All Saints Annexe, Austral Street, London SE11
open by appointment Monday to Friday, 10am - 5pm
Tel: 020 7416 5291 / 5292
Fax: 020 7416 5299

Appointments are necessary to research the catalogue and to view any film. 24 hours notice is normally sufficient to research the catalogue, but 5-7 days notice is required to view any film selected.
Film viewing and handling fees are charged
Copy matrerial provided for proffessional use: film may be copied to any format and television standard required.

Source: www.iwm.org.uk