As part of the commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Mons in 1914, the Mons Memorial Museum is revisiting one of the most spectacular supernatural events of the First World War: the appearance of the Angels of Mons.

The legend of the Angels of Mons, inspired by a story by the writer Arthur Machen, was adopted by a British society sorely in need of meaning and hope in the early months of the Great War. Depending on the version, the figure of Saint George appeared accompanied by celestial archers or angels dressed in white. 110 years after the battle of 23 August 1914, this exhibition seeks to understand the popularity of this story by examining the phenomenon of miracles and apparitions during the war. It looks at the theme of religiosity and the need to believe in times of war, and decodes the links between culture and propaganda. Why angels? Why, in the exceptional context of war, was there a need to believe? And today, what do we want to believe in?

Around the exhibition:

Free opening weekend on 06 & 07.07
Free Sundays Every first Sunday of the month, visit the exhibition free of charge.
Guided tours for individuals on 28.07, 22.09 and 24.11 at 14:30
Events and activities around 23 August to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Mons

Practical information :

Mons Memorial Museum - 51 Boulevard Dolez, 7000 Mons
www.monsmemorialmuseum.mons.be
Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm
9€ full/€6 reduced, included in the Mons Memorial Museum admission ticket.

Group visits :

Self-guided tours for groups
Bookings from Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.30pm on 065/40.53.46 or by email at groupes@ville.mons.be
Guided tours for groups Duration: 1 hour €50 on weekdays and Saturdays; €65 on Sundays and public holidays
Bookings on 065/40.53.46 or by email at groupes@ville.mons.be

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