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"We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth"
John F. Kennedy, Oct 26, 1963

In 2001 the Centre received a substantial collection of Second World War posters, kindly donated by Kenneth W. Rendell and focusing on British propaganda. They are in extremely good condition and are highly valued at the archive. Kenneth owns a Museum in Natick, Massachusetts and a virtual tour can be accessed through the website at www.museumofworldwarii.com The Curator is Mark A. Schmidt and we would thoroughly recommend a trip to the website which features close-up views of the artefacts.

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... we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain ... Remember Dec 7th

Hitler will send no warning - so always carry your gas mask

poster: Hitler will send no warning - so always carry a gas mask

Thank you says the soldier - "to hear that you and the baby are now away safe in the country. It's grand too, to know that you are both so happy and comfortable there. Will you please thank Mrs ... " Caring for evacuees is a national service. Issued by the Ministry of Health.

Mothers let them go - give them a chance of greater health and safety. Ministry of Health Evacuation Scheme.

poster: caring for evacuees is a national service

poster: Mothers let them go - give them a chance of greater health and safety

"but of course it mustn't go any further!" Careless talk costs lives.

La R.A.F. pilonne les principales industries Allemandes.

poster: la R.A.F. pilonne les principales industries allemandes

"You should have seen the stuff we loaded on the old Atahualpa today. She's sailing next tide - Capetown they say" That kind of talk sinks ships. Never mention sailing dates, cargoes or destinations to anybody.

"Cheerio, old lad, good luck tomorrow." They talked..this happened - careless talk costs lives.

poster: they talked..this happened - careless talk costs lives

Don't leave it all to your fuel watcher, keep on helping him to save heat, steam, power, light.

poster: from waste paper to munitions of war

poster: don't leave it all to your fuel watcher, keep on helping him to save heat, steam, power, light

Up housewives and at 'em - put out your paper, metal, bones.

No more fuel hogs; steam, gas, heat - all under control; fuel efficiency pays.

poster: up housewives and at 'em - put out your paper, metal, bones

poster: no more fuel hogs - fuel efficiency pays

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