45 minutes

Genuine and replica artefacts, sounds and smells help to tell the story of Flossie and Frank, two children living through the Second World War. One is evacuated, the other has to live with the blitz.

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45 minutes

Life in the trenches, the role of women and life on the home front are represented by genuine and replica First World War objects, photographs and sound clips. Students have the opportunity to handle these objects and discuss the themes in groups.

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45 minutes

Students can explore the impact of the Second World War on people’s lives by examining real artefacts and archive material. Each table will feature a different story from a boy who lived through the Salford Blitz to a sailor.

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45 minutes

This session encourages students to think about how we learn about history by exploring four personal stories linked to conflicts from the First and Second World Wars and the Iraq War 2003.

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45 minutes

Students are introduced to costumed character Violet - a woman living through the First World War. Pupils examine artefacts and photographs as inspiration to create a postcard as if they are writing from the trenches.

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20 minutes

In this gallery-based activity, students learn the basic concept of rationing and the impact it had on society by handling genuine and replica artefacts. Ideal for smaller groups.

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20 minutes

In this gallery-based activity, students gain an understanding of what soldiers experienced in the First World War trenches by looking at genuine artefacts and personal stories. Ideal for smaller groups.

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Year 3 and 4 - 20 minutes

This interactive storytelling session incorporates puppets and photographs to explain the roles of animals during times of war, including Rip, a dog that helped find people trapped after bombing raids in the Second World War.

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Year 3 and 4 - 20 minutes

This multi-sensory session uses a range of visual materials, sounds, smells and replica objects to tell the captivating story of Billy (a charming rag doll character) evacuated to the countryside during the Second World War.

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