Convenerra4

Convenerra4 sits at the heart of the Home Front Museum initiative: a space where local heritage, wartime Britain, and community remembrance meet. We focus on interpretation that speaks to both the head and the heart—preserving stories, objects, and voices so that future generations can understand what life was like on the home front.

Our work spans exhibitions, education, and digital archives, with a strong emphasis on authenticity and accessibility. Whether you are a school group, a researcher, or a visitor with a personal connection to the period, we aim to offer something meaningful.

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Our exhibitions draw on authentic artefacts, personal testimonies, and carefully researched narratives to present the home front experience in a way that feels both informative and human. Themes include daily life, rationing, civil defence, and the contributions of ordinary people across the UK.

Displays are designed to suit mixed audiences—from families to academic researchers—with clear labelling and optional deeper reading. We work closely with local historians and community contributors to ensure that regional stories are represented.

View current and past exhibitions.

Schools and colleges are central to our mission. We offer structured sessions that tie into the national curriculum and local history topics, using primary sources, object handling, and discussion to bring the period to life. Sessions can be tailored to key stages and include themes such as evacuation, the Blitz, and life on the home front.

Workshops take place in our learning spaces and, where appropriate, link to our digital archive so that pupils can explore documents and images in a supported environment. We also provide resources for teachers to use in the classroom.

Find out about our educational programmes.

Our digital archive makes selected holdings accessible online: photographs, letters, official documents, and oral history clips. The interface is built for both casual browsing and focused research, with search, filters, and clear citations. Where possible, we provide context so that items are understood within the wider story of wartime Britain.

The archive is regularly updated as new material is catalogued and digitised. It complements our physical exhibitions and supports remote learning and family history research.

Explore the digital archive.

Local voices are at the core of Convenerra4. We collect and share stories from individuals and families whose lives were shaped by the war—whether through service, evacuation, work on the land, or simply getting by at home. These narratives add depth and nuance to the broader history we present.

We work with community groups, reminiscence projects, and volunteers to record and interpret these accounts. If you have a story or family material you would like to contribute, we would be glad to hear from you.

Read and contribute to community stories.

Throughout the year we host talks, panel discussions, and special events that delve into specific aspects of home front history. Guest speakers include historians, veterans, and descendants of those who lived through the period. Events are listed in advance so you can book a place.

We also run family activities, object-handling sessions, and occasional film screenings. Check our events page for the latest programme.

See upcoming events and talks.

Researchers are welcome to consult our holdings by appointment. We hold archival material, photographs, and supporting documentation that can support academic work, family history, and creative projects. Our staff can advise on access and citation.

We also publish and contribute to articles, guides, and occasional papers that make our collections and expertise available to a wider audience. Topics align with our focus on home front history, local heritage, and community remembrance across the UK.

Research and publications.

Planning a visit? We recommend checking opening times and any booking requirements before you travel. Group visits and school bookings can be arranged in advance. Our team is available to answer enquiries about exhibitions, education, the archive, and research access.

Convenerra4 is part of the wider Home Front Museum family. For general information about the initiative and related sites, visit homefrontmuseum.co.uk.

Full visit and contact details.