Imperial War Museum North – A Journey Through Conflict, Memory, and Reflection

Perched on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford Quays, the Imperial War Museum North (IWM North) is one of Britain’s most thought-provoking and architecturally striking museums. It is not simply a collection of military artefacts; rather, it’s a place that invites visitors to reflect deeply on the impact of war — not just on nations and soldiers, but on ordinary people whose lives have been shaped, disrupted, and sometimes destroyed by conflict.