The British Resistance in Wales September 15, 2011

This exhibition tells the story of Britains secret resistance movement during World War II. It is inspired by the novel 'Resistance' by Owen Sheers. It will be released as a film on 25th November 2011.

The novel 'Resistance' imagines a past where the D-Day landings failed and Britain became occupied. It tells the story of the women left behind when their men leave to carry out their duties - with a predicted life expentancy of only 14 days. When German forces occupy the remote valley where the women live, they are forced to tread the line between survival and collaboration.

The exhibition tells the history of the British Resistance movement during the Second World War. Carefully selected men were enlisted and trained as guerilla soldiers. If the Nazi attack had been successful, their mission was to sabotage their advance through Britain. Their role was secret and even wives were unaware of their husbands jobs until much later in the 20th century. These auxiliary units were supported by Special Duties Section, selected from the civilian population and trained to carry and receive important messages across the countryside.