Amidst the turmoil of the Second World War, cultural sites across the world were damaged or destroyed by bombing and artillery. Religious sites sustained considerable damage, with both Westminster Abbey and St Margaret’s Church suffered significant damage from incendiary bombs dropped during German Air Raids.

This event, held in collaboration with Westminster Abbey, forms part of their 'Beyond Victory' season and will discuss the way that religious sites have recovered and rebuilt in the wake of conflict. Drawing on examples from both the Second World War and the modern day, our speakers will explore how the memory of wartime damage has been commemorated within religious spaces and reflect on the symbolic role that they hold within their communities.

Speakers

• James Bridge, Secretary-General and Chief Executive at the UK National Commission for UNESCO
• Marcus Ferrar, Chairman, The Dresden Trust
• Peter Daniel, Education and Interpretation Officer at Westminster Archives
• Laura Searson, Cultural Heritage Preservation Lead, V&A (Moderator)

Please note, entry to this event is ticketed at £5 per person (plus booking fee), however Culture in Crisis mailing list members can use the code '‘CinCWestminster’ for free entry. Click 'Find Out More' to reserve your place.