Manx National Heritage is calling on visitors not to miss their last opportunity to experience ‘Leonard McCombe: Through the Lens of War’, which closes on Sunday 5 October 2025 at the House of Manannan.
Born on the Isle of Man, Leonard McCombe rose to international acclaim as one of the world’s foremost photojournalists. This remarkable exhibition shines a spotlight on his formative years, presenting a series of powerful images captured during the closing months of the Second World War.
From haunting scenes of devastation across Germany and Poland in 1945 to intimate portraits of displaced civilians, McCombe’s photographs capture both the trauma of conflict and the enduring spirit of humanity. Many of the prints on display have been developed directly from McCombe’s personal negatives and are being shown to the public for the very first time, making this exhibition a truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
‘Leonard McCombe: Through the Lens of War’ is on display at the House of Manannan in Peel until Sunday 5 October 2025. Admission is free, with donations welcome. For more details, visit: manxnationalheritage.im/whats-on.
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