Recruitment and Propaganda: BSL Tour

Follow expert guide Edward Richards on a British Sign Language (BSL) tour as he examines how propaganda and recruiting has impacted the British Army over the centuries.

No matter the era or the conflict, recruiting fresh troops into the British Army has always had its own sets of challenges. For centuries, military recruiters have had to rely on different calls to action to muster support.

From patriotic appeals to fight for King and Country to promises of freedom from the shackles of empire, the evolution of propaganda and recruitment offers a fascinating insight into the history of the British Army.

On this guided gallery tour, Edward Richards will chart the changing face of Army recruitment, highlighting how different tools and tactics have been used to persuade would-be soldiers to enlist.

About the guide

Edward Richards

Edward Richards has been delivering BSL tours in museums and galleries since 2002, including Tate Modern and the Design Museum.