We’re pleased to announce the programme for the 5th Cold War Network Conference, to be held at Nothe Fort on Tuesday 14th October 2025.

The 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:
- Beverley Harrison on Armed Forces Life Experience
- Paris Agar on Cold War Collections at Imperial War Museum
- Stuart Morris on Portland’s Cold War Rotor Station
- Alan Watson OBE on Life in the Ops Room
- Adam Forty on The Royal Signals Museum Exhibition
The day will also feature a welcome from Dr Peter Robinson, an introduction to the site from Lucy Watkins, and opportunities for networking. We look forward to welcoming colleagues and members for an inspiring day of Cold War history and networking.
Ahead of this sold-out event, we caught up with Lucy Watkins (Co-General Manager of Nothe Fort) to learn more about what delegates should expect to see: