Thursley History Society organised a visit to the museum in November 2024
Sukey Langdale writes, "12 Thursley residents (including some from Pitch Place and Bowlhead Green) met in Southsea over coffee and then moved to the Landing Craft Tank 7074, the last survivor of this type. It took 10 tanks to Gold Beach on June 7th 1944. It had two tanks on board for us to look at. Then we were let loose in the museum to view whatever we liked at our own pace and it was truly fascinating. The shop had bits and pieces to buy including very interesting books about D-Day. Then we finished by looking at the Overloard Embroidery, finished in 1974. It is 83 meters long, with incredible detail and colour . To cap it all we then had a very good fish and chips lunch, sitting outside on the “front” at Southsea in glorious sunshine. What a day!"
From L to R: Tom Grillo, Sue Ranson; Peter Hunter, Jackie Rickenberg, David Young, Tricia Horwood, Pat Clake,
Lizzie Young, Sukey Langdale, Jerry Horwood, Sally Scheffers, Peter Clacke
These are just a few examples of exhibits both outside and inside the museum
A scale model of the Atlantic Wall
The 83 metre, 33 panel Overlord Emroidery is worth the visit for that alone.
How good to end the tour with some fine Fish & Chips!