This year, for the first time, an exhibition celebrating Foxhill’s WWII heritage will feature as part of the national Heritage Open Days scheme.
Sponsored by Bath Spa University and Curo, and supported by The Museum of Bath at Work, Combe Down Heritage Society and Combe Down Primary School, this exhibition is the result of significant research and collaboration.
Curated by Bath Spa University’s Karen Power the exhibition takes visitors on a journey of discovery to explore how the WWII shaped the development of Foxhill.
This includes:
- Step back in time to see how Foxhill’s landscape changed from farmland to naval huts to post war prefabs.
- Relive the experience of Admiralty workers sent to Bath within weeks of war starting
- Explore life inside the naval huts through Combe Down Primary School’s amazing 3-D site model
- Marvel at the Mulberry Harbour that gave its name to Mulberry Park.
- Discover why Foxhill’s post war prefabs were so popular.
With free refreshments and family activities, everyone’s invited to come along and help celebrate Foxhill’s fascinating WWII heritage.
The oganisers are also looking for local people to share their memories of the MOD at Foxhill and see any Foxhill photos from the 1940s and 50s.
Call Karen on 07966 212633, email her at [email protected] or bring your photos and memories along on the day.
Huts & Harbours: Foxhill’s WWII Heritage will take place at St. Andrew’s Community Church, Hawthorn Grove, Bath, BA2 5QA on 2pm – 6pm, Friday 9th September, 10am – 4pm, Saturday 10th September.
To round off the heritage exhibition in style, Bath Film Festival is holding a special screening of Dad’s Army. The screening costs just £2 per person at 4.15pm, on Saturday 10th September at St. Andrew’s Community Church, Hawthorn Grove, Bath, BA2 5QA.
