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Pressure: The D-Day Decision is now open on HMS Belfast. Inspired by the upcoming STUDIOCANAL film Pressure, the display...
29/08/2026

Pressure: The D-Day Decision is now open on HMS Belfast.

Inspired by the upcoming STUDIOCANAL film Pressure, the display explores the extraordinary true story of the weather forecast that shaped D-Day.

One of the objects on display is the M1 Helmet worn by Sergeant Floyd Jakob 'Bud' Corrington, a US paratrooper of the American 101st Airborne Division. Corrington jumped into Normandy from a C-47 Skytrain early on 6 June 1944. Corrington is listed as having been killed in action on D-Day. The exact circumstances of his death are not known, his helmet being found near the hamlet of La Basse-Addeville.

Pressure: The D-Day Decision is open until April 2027. Entry included with general admission. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/4gejePE

Image: IWM UNI 16258

Pressure: The D-Day Decision opens today on HMS Belfast! Discover the extraordinary true story of the weather forecasts ...
21/08/2026

Pressure: The D-Day Decision opens today on HMS Belfast!

Discover the extraordinary true story of the weather forecasts that helped shape one of the most important decisions of the Second World War.

Inspired by the upcoming STUDIOCANAL film Pressure, in cinemas 9 September, the display brings together rarely seen objects, documents and personal accounts from the IWM and Met Office archives, revealing the immense pressure faced by those planning D-Day.

Plan your visit today: https://bit.ly/4gejePE

STUDIOCANAL | Met Office

20/08/2026

Opening aboard HMS Belfast from 21 August, Pressure: The D-Day Decision explores the extraordinary true story of the weather forecasters whose judgement helped shape the success of D-Day.

Inspired by the upcoming STUDIOCANAL film Pressure, in cinemas 9 September, the display brings together never-before and rarely seen objects, documents and personal accounts from the IWM and Met Office archives.

From Group Captain James Stagg's personal diary to a helmet worn by a member of the 101st Airborne Division, discover the people behind one of the most consequential decisions of the Second World War.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/4gejePE

Enjoy HMS Belfast with less crowds and free from loud sound effects. The event is suitaible for individuals or families ...
14/08/2026

Enjoy HMS Belfast with less crowds and free from loud sound effects. The event is suitaible for individuals or families with members who may have sensory processing differences, autistic spectrum conditions or would otherwise benefit from a quieter environment.

Saturday 22 August 2026, 9am to 11am

Please see the HMS Belfast website for more information: https://bit.ly/4wMkLln

12/08/2026

In the 1960s, as the last of the Second World War era cruisers were being scrapped, HMS Belfast became the first Royal Navy warship preserved for the nation since Nelson's Victory.

Learn more about HMS Belfast and plan your visit today: https://bit.ly/3cB8Bsp

We're delighted to announce our new display, Pressure: The D-Day Decision, opening aboard HMS Belfast from 21 August in ...
06/08/2026

We're delighted to announce our new display, Pressure: The D-Day Decision, opening aboard HMS Belfast from 21 August in partnership with STUDIOCANAL and the Met Office. Inspired by the upcoming film Pressure, in cinema 9 September, the display explores the extraordinary true story of the crucial weather forecasts that helped shape the success of D-Day.

Through never-before and rarely seen objects, documents and personal accounts from the IWM and Met Office archives, visitors can discover the immense pressure facing those responsible for one of the most consequential decisions of the Second World War.

From a helmet worn by a member of the 101st Airborne Division to Group Captain James Stagg's personal diary, Pressure: The D-Day Decision reveals the people and stories behind the planning of D-Day.

Find out more - https://bit.ly/4gejePE

© STUDIOCANAL / © IWM

After fitting out and builder's trials, HMS Belfast was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 5 August 1939 under the comm...
05/08/2026

After fitting out and builder's trials, HMS Belfast was commissioned into the Royal Navy on 5 August 1939 under the command of Captain G A Scott DSO RN.

Designed for the protection of trade and offensive action, she was immediately called into service patrolling the northern waters in efforts to impose a maritime blockade on Germany. However, disaster struck after only two months at sea when HMS Belfast hit a magnetic mine. There were few casualties but the damage to her hull was so severe the ship was out of action for three years.

On rejoining the home fleet in 1942, Belfast was still the largest and most powerful cruiser in the Royal Navy - and most importantly she was equipped with the most advanced radar systems.

Visit HMS Belfast and learn more about the ship's extraordinary history: https://bit.ly/4fQBeye

Image: HMS Belfast pictured fully fitted out in July 1939. IWM (HU 4662)

Black Tot Day, 31 July 1970 marked the end of the Royal Navy's centuries-old daily rum ration tradition. Raise a toast t...
25/07/2026

Black Tot Day, 31 July 1970 marked the end of the Royal Navy's centuries-old daily rum ration tradition.

Raise a toast this year with our HMS Belfast Rum and Gill Cup set, complete with a reproduction half-gill cup.

Shop now: https://bit.ly/4feX27M

Cats were often kept on ships because of their talent for catching 'unwanted guests'. The cat crew have taken a break fr...
16/07/2026

Cats were often kept on ships because of their talent for catching 'unwanted guests'. The cat crew have taken a break from rodent control to send you a message in Morse Code about another task they did onboard.

Join us at HMS Belfast and seek out all Coding Cats. Then, make your Morse Code transmitter to send your own messages in Morse Code.

15/07/2026

What powered HMS Belfast?

In this clip, IWM Curator Rob Rumble explains how Belfast's four engines were able to generate 80,000 shaft horsepower. You can find the full video on our YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/4pk53vD

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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