In 1943 the American 101st Airborne division constructed a military hospital in the grounds of Lydiard Park and troops were stationed there, including African American GI’s. Lest We Forget respectfully tells some of the stories and experiences of the Black community living and working in the Armed forces in Wiltshire during that time. 
The exhibition at Lydiard House is part of a larger exhibition developed by Wiltshire Museum as part of the Wessex Museums Partnership. On display is fascinating archive material from the Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre and the National Archives, and a poignant memorial wreath from Wiltshire Museum. Objects and artwork from the collection at Museum and Art Swindon form a key part of the exhibition, including a painting of Regent Circus in 1945 by local artist Harold Dearden and a wooden cross from the grave of an unknown Wiltshire soldier.

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Time:	Mar 30–Dec 22, 2024 (UTC) ENDED
Location:	Lydiard House Museum

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