Personal touch makes emotional connection at IWM war and holocaust galleries25 October 2021IntelligenceImperial War Museum’s new galleries bring war and holocaust to lifeImperial War Museum’s new galleries bring war and holocaust to lifeRegion: LondonMore: ReviewImperial War MuseumPamela BuxtonSquint/OperaRalph Appelbaum AssociatesDannatt Johnson ArchitectsCasson MannWorld War IIHolocaustDesign construction & technology
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