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1421411	Captured: The Extraordinary Life of Prisoners of War
Type	Exhibition - Galleries/Museums
Start Date	Saturday 23rd May 2009
End Date	Sunday 3rd January 2010
Description	Uncover the truth behind stories that have since become legends such as The Great Escape, The Colditz Story and The Bridge On the River Kwai and find out what everyday life was really like as a prisoner of war. Discover the qualities and endurance called upon to survive in the often harsh conditions, explore the themes of capture, food, welfare, work, recreation and attempts at escapes. This is the first major exhibition held by the Imperial War Museum to examine the experience of prisoners of war during the Second World War. Using an engaging mix of objects, art, documents, photographs, film and sound, the exhibition will reveal the incredible personal stories and experiences of men and women, service and civilian, during periods of captivity in Britain, Europe and the Far East that in many cases lasted for several years.
Location	Imperial War Museum North
Price	FREE ENTRY
Post code	M17 1TZ
Venue details	Imperial War Museum North
Address	Trafford Wharf Road Manchester Lancashire M17 1TZ
Telephone No.	+44 (0)161 836 4000
Opening times	Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm Tel: + 44 (0) 161 836 4000 Fax: + 44 (0) 161 836 4012
	Venue details
E-mail	iwmnorth@iwm.org.uk
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