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Community loans box for children
Community loans box for children containing: Books, children’s toys , war time cookery book, registration and identity cards, costumes, photographs and activities for children to make all relating to World War Two.
Community loans box for adults
Community loans box for adults
Community loans box for adults
Golly flying a RAF Lancaster Bomber
Golly flying a RAF Lancaster Bomber
The Golliwog originated as a character in Florence Kate Upton and Bertha Upton's 1895 book The Adventures of Two Dutch Dolls. While some see the golly as a cherished cultural artefact and childhood tradition, others argue that it is a symbol of racism against people of African descent. This golly is flying an Avro Lancaster. The Avro or Lancaster Bomber is the most famous and successful RAF heavy bomber of World War Two. It first saw active service with RAF Bomber Command in 1942. It became the main heavy bomber used by the RAF and squadrons from other commonwealth and European countries serving within the RAF.
African Star World War II medal
African Star World War II medal
The Africa Star was a campaign medal of the British Commonwealth, awarded for service in World War II. All British and Commonwealth forces could qualify for this medal.
Ration book
Ration book
During World War Two children would attach a label to themselves with their name and the school they attended.
Label
Label
During World War Two children would attach a label to themselves with their name and the school they attended.
Identity Card
Identity Card
Identity cards were used during World War II under the National Registration Act 1939. Everyone, including children, had to carry one at all times to show who they were and where they lived. They were used up until seven years after the end of the war in 1952.
World War Two Evacuee Costumes
World War Two Evacuee Costumes
Many children living in big cities and towns were moved temporarily from their homes to places considered safer, usually out in the countryside