The famous dancer wowed Paris — but secretly risked her life as a spy.
If you enjoyed the talk about 'The WW2 Spy Princess' Noor Inayat Khan, then you may also like this one. Have you heard of Josephine Baker — the dancer who wowed France with feathers and fame?But did you know she also risked her life as a spy in the French Resistance?Join Sundeep Braich to uncover the secrets behind the Dancing Spy’s double life.

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Visitor information
Address
Beacon Street, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7AD
01543 306260
Opening times
Museum Opening Hours
31 March 2024 to 26 October 2024 open Thursday to Tuesday (closed Wed) 11am to 5pm last entry 4.15pm
27 October 2024 to 29 March 2025 Open Thursday to Monday 11am to 4pm, last entry 3.15pm.
The herb garden is open all year with free access
The museum is occasionally closed for weddings and school bookings. Please check the website for details.
Please visit erasmusdarwin.org for full information.
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