Imperial War Museum
The Imperial War Museum collections tell the story of modern warfare and conflict.
The development of radar during the Second World War was the precursor of radio astronomy, and as such the Imperial War Museum’s collections are an important resource for anyone interested in the early history of radio astronomy.
In particular they hold Bernard Lovell’s own wartime papers (documents.2953), as well as an oral history interview in which he talks about his wartime experience. This can be listened to online.
More about the Imperial War Museums collections, much of which is available to view online.
image Private Papers of Sir Bernard Lovell OBE FRS – cred. IWM
Other archives and collections
Watch The Inquisitive Giant (1957), held by BFI Player
William Young’s photos of Jodrell Bank, 1958-1961
National Radio Astronomy Observatory Archives