Hands-on History: Second World War Artefacts at the Soane Stable Yard
Location:
Royal Hospital Chelsea (Soane Stable Yard Courtyard)
Date & time:
Sunday 28 Sep 2025, 10.00am - 4.00pm
Price:
Free
Experience history up close with Paul Hunt’s engaging object-handling display, featuring genuine artefacts, Blitz relics and stories of wartime Chelsea.
About the event
Step back in time and explore daily life during the Second World War with military historian Paul Hunt at the Soane Stable Yard. This is a unique, free drop-in experience for all ages.
Discover genuine wartime artefacts, including gas masks, 1940s kitchenalia, and items reflecting children’s experiences of war. Learn about the Home Guard and ARP through original uniforms and equipment. See powerful relics from The Blitz, including remains of V1 and V2 rockets that fell on Chelsea.
Additional information
There will be a break between 12pm and 1pm.
About the speaker
Paul Hunt is a military historian and an active member of the Royal British Legion. He has over 20 years’ experience offering engaging talks and hands-on displays.
FAQs
Is the Royal Hospital Chelsea accessible?Yes, the Royal Hospital Chelsea is fully accessible. If you need further access information or help please do get in touch tours@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk or call 0207 881 5200.
Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.
Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.
Please adhere to the age range specified for events on the listings page and if appropriate please book a ticket for your child. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult approved by the parent/guardian. This person can accompany a maximum of four children per event. Where permitted, any child over the age of two needs their own seat for events.
The event organiser cannot be responsible for unsupervised children.
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