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Imperial War Museum North is encouraging families to go undercover this October half term with a programme of spy themed free family events and activities.

Fido’s secret mission is to promote the events to families and the first port of call was a trip to the museum to photograph some local school children decked out in wartime spy gear.

Some of the free activities taking place over half term include:

In the Spotlight - A Secret Life: Odette Hallowes
In the Spotlight will reveal the story of special operations executive agent Odette Hallowes, a female spy whose incredible experiences are brought to life for the very first time in a special display.
From Saturday 24 October in the main exhibition space.

What a Performance - Spies
Discover the extraordinary story of a female spy in the Second World War’s Special Operations Executive, in this specially commissioned performance.
Monday 26, Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 October at 12.15am, 1.15pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm.

Open Studio: Family Drop-In
Spies Memory Game
These drop in sessions are inspired by themes of the Cold War. Make your own memory game to test your memory skills – and your friends’ too!
Saturday 24, Sunday 25 and Monday 26 October, 12pm- 3pm in the Learning Studio.

Spies Code Wheel
In this session, create your own code wheel and write secret messages to your friends!
Thursday 29, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October, 12pm – 3pm in the Learning Studio.

Studio Workshops: Periscope
In these workshops, young visitors can make their own spy equipment to take home and use! Tuesday 27 and Wednesday 28 October at 12.45pm, 1.45pm and 2.45pm. Ideal for ages 7+. Places are limited so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

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