Event information
Fitzwilliam Museum, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1RB
Image: Unknown maker, Detail of French silver franc, smoothed, pierced and decorated with a border on the obverse, and engraved ‘To my dear mother’, 1918 or later. © The Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge
Bringing together objects crafted in the moment and aftermath of historic battles, modern warfare and contemporary conflict, War Craft considers how and why they were created and shares the stories of the soldiers, civilians and prisoners of war who made them. Discover the ingenuity, artistry and self-expression that transformed shell-cases and ammunition tins from objects of killing into mementoes, souvenirs and decorative domestic objects.
Prints, commemorative materials and personal items, such as messages home, tributes to fallen comrades and engraved coins, make up a diverse and poignant display of the unique, individual experiences of war across centuries and continents, as well as an enduring, collective desire to humanise the inherent inhumanity of conflict.
Supported by The Marlay Group
Opening Times
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm | Sundays and Bank Holidays: 12 – 5pm
