Once upon a time,
the planning of the greatest seaborne invasion ever took place.
Four years in the preparation, Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944, marked the beginning of the end of World War II and the eventual liberation of Europe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE DISCOVERING D-DAY PROJECT

Youth Warden Group

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A pillowcase cover, made by Jade Brewer (age 14). It was inspired by the Overlord Embroidery and the flags at the D-Day Museum. The panel of the Overlord Embroidery that insired it shows the Allied fleet crossing the English Channel on its way to land troops on D-Day. Overhead are Allied aircraft, ready to support the troops.

Art Pillowcases

The panel of the Overlord Embroidery that inspired the pillowcase cover. It shows the Allied fleet crossing the English Channel on its way to land troops on D-Day. Overhead are Allied aircraft, ready to support the troops.

Object Emroidery

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Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund of the National Lottery

D-Day Museum & Overlord Embroidery
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Visit the Southsea Castle site
Visit the Records Office site
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Exploring the D-Day Museum

Exploring the D-Day Project

Discovering the Overlord Embroidery