D-Day Story volunteers win prestigious award in event held at British Museum for Landing Craft Tank 7074 tour

The team from the Southsea attraction won the regional South East award during the event held at The British Museum in London. It recognises the invaluable contributions made by volunteers in enriching the museum experience and engaging with visitors.

The accolade highlights the outstanding work carried out by a dedicated group of volunteers who developed an immersive guided tour for Landing Craft Tank 7074. The tour, aptly named "Survivor! From North East to Nightclub via Normandy", brings the gripping tale of the landing craft to life. It allows visitors to connect with the personal experiences of the men and women who constructed these crafts, the courageous crew, and the soldiers who embarked on the historic D-Day journey.

"Survivor!" not only showcases the vessel's pivotal role during D-Day but also narrates its post-war journey—from a bustling nightclub to a state of disrepair and, ultimately, its remarkable restoration.

General manager at The D-Day Story Ross Fairbrother said: "I am delighted that The D-Day Story volunteer team who developed our guided tours of Landing Craft Tank 7074 have been recognised as South East regional winners of the award for Volunteers for Museum Learning. Since launching at the museum, the Survivor! tours have seen an overwhelmingly positive reaction from visitors. The extensive knowledge, passion and dedication shown from all those involved, led to an offering which not only has wide appeal and tells the varied and interesting history of LCT 7074 but also one which includes the personal stories of those involved, something which 79 years on from D-Day and the Normandy landings is more important to remember than ever."

Leader of Portsmouth City Council, Cllr Steve Pitt, who also has responsibility for culture, leisure and economic development, added: "Congratulations to the volunteers at The D-Day Story on winning this prestigious national museum award. Thanks to their ideas and passion, we can all embark on an enlightening journey into the history of the landing craft—an iconic landmark on our seafront."

For more information on The D-Day Story and their award-winning "Survivor! From North East to Nightclub via Normandy" guided tour, go to theddaystory.com.