Victorian Handling Box
What was it like being a Victorian? This handling box explores the lives of those in Victorian Britain during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Objects explore the Victorian household, Hobbies and leisure, Education, Childhood, the Economy, and Inventions.
Roman Handling Box
Who were the Romans, and why were they in Britain? This handling box explores the lives of those in Roman Britain (Britannia) between the 1st century BCE and 5th century CE. Objects explore Roman life, Buildings, Mosaics and pottery, the Economy, the Battle between the Romans and the Scots, and the lives of our own local Romans!
Fossils Handling Box
When were the dinosaurs living? What species have become extinct? This handling box explores the wide variety of living creates which roamed the Earth and sea between 500-33 million years ago! Objects include real Ammonite fossils, Brachiopods, Fossilised fish, and Dinosaur bones!
Royalty Handling Box
Why are the Royal Family still important and influential? How have they been vital to Britain’s success?
This handling box explores the lives of the Royal Family and the reign of Elizabeth II (1952-2022).
WWI Handling Box
What was it like fighting in the trenches or helping at the Homefront during WWI? This handling box explores the lives of those who lived, fought, and died during WWI between 1914-1918. Objects explore our Local war efforts, rationing, Postcards from the battlefield, Casualties of war, Combat, and Trench warfare.
WWII Military Handling Box
What was it like to live and fight during WW2? This handling box explores the lives of those who fought and died at the battlefront between 1939-1945. Objects explore Air raids, Military uniform, Weapons and artillery, Hobbies and leisure, Medals and Badges.
Post 1950s Games and Toys Handling Box
Why were, and are, children’s games so popular? Explore Childhood favourites such as Board games (Cluedo, scrabble), Toy trains and planes, Solitaire, Table-top games, and Books. Learn about the history of toys, why they were created, and how they are played.
Life in the 1950/60s Handling Box
What was it like to live over 50 years ago? How have our daily lives changed since?
This handling box explores what it was like to live and experience Britain post-WWII. Objects explore Inventions, Hobbies and Leisure, Household improvement, Travel, the Economy, and World Events.
Local History Handling Box
How much has our local area changed over the past 150 years? This handling box explores the evolving landscape of East Surrey, specifically looking at Caterham, Warlingham, Kenley, Whyteleafe, and Woldingham. Objects explore Farming, Education, Transport, Sports and leisure, WW1 & 2
Life in the 1920/30s Handling Box
What was it like to live between WWI and WWII? How quickly did Britain recover from the rationing of items and household goods? Objects explore Hobbies and leisure, Tools and repairs, The Household and Cooking.
WWII Homefront Handling Box
What was it like to experience the war from the sidelines?
This handling box explores the lives and experiences of those who lived on the Homefront between 1939-1945. Objects explore the War effort, Leisure, Games and hobbies, Propaganda and newspapers, Rationing, Evacuation, and Victory (VE day).
WWII Reminiscence Handling Box
Why is it important to remember? This handling box explores and records the experiences of those who lived during WWII.
The objects in this box cover Rationing, ID cards, Gas masks, First-aid workers and the Home Guard, Hobbies and Leisure, the Economy, and “Dig for Victory”.
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