6th Cold War Network Conference Programme Released!

We’re pleased to announce the programme for our 6th Cold War Network Conference, to be held at Dover Castle on Tuesday 10th February 2026.

This meeting will bring together curators, historians, veterans, and Network members to share research, collections, and lived experience of the Cold War.

Highlights of the programme include:

  • Nick Gould on The Civil Defence College
  • Rowena Willard-Wright on how Britain prepared for the worst
  • John Schofield on archaeological encounters with the Cold War at the Teufelsberg in Berlin
  • Philip Walton on memories of the CND and nuclear protect
  • James Donaldson on British Armour in the Cold War

We look forward to welcoming colleagues and members for an inspiring day of Cold War history and networking. Please note that this conference is fully booked and a waiting list is in operation.