WW2 at Lotherton Hall

Lotherton Hall has a historical handling box full of WW2 objects. The box can be used as part of a self led visit or part of the WW2 Evacuation role play workshop.

Gas masks

What was they used for? - survival

Who used them? - children, adults, soldiers

What materials is it made from? - rubber

Gas mask bag

What was it used for? - to store

Who used them? - children, adults, soldiers

What materials is it made from? - material or leather

Rationing books

What were they used for?  - food

Who used them? - families

What materials is it made from? - paper

Posters

What were they used for? - to inform

Who used them? - families, soldiers

What materials is it made from? - paper

Black out tape

What was it used for? - protection

Who used it? - families

What material was it made from? - gum paper

Identity cards

What was it used for? - to inform

Who used them? - children

What material were they made of? - paper

Helmet

What was it used for? - survival

Who used them? - police, APR wardens, soldiers

What material was it made from? - metal