THE Chancellor’s budget will see an extra £1 million of funding for a museum dedicated to the Battle of Britain.

In the Autumn Statement yesterday, Chancellor George Osborne announced that £1 million in Armed Forces Covenant (Libor) funding will be allocated to Bentley Priory Museum for the completion of its Battle of Britain Museum project.

This funding boost for the Bentley Priory Museum will allow for an inclusive, diverse and bespoke range of educational activities including events like ‘a day at pilot school’ and ‘how to be a WAAF’ plotter’.

It will also help to utilise the Museum’s collection to highlight the impact of the Blitz on London for learning experiences, all against the backdrop of Bentley Priory where the Battle of Britain was won.

Sir Brian Burridge, chair of trustees, said: “The Trust is very grateful to have been allocated this significant grant for our museum from the Libor fund.

“Given that Bentley Priory is the place from where the Battle of Britain was won, we are now ready to embark on an exciting project to bring the inspirational stories of the time to the widest possible audience and thus ensure that future generations are aware of its significance in the Nation's history."