Loan Boxes
Free object loans service for schools! Please make sure you enquire at least two weeks in advance.
World War 2
Learn more about WW2 with themed boxes, which include the home front.
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Evacuee's suitcase- Discovery Museum
An evacuee's suitcase full of original wartime objects that would have belonged to a small child. Please note box contents may vary.
Box contents
- gas mask and box
- evacuee’s suitcase
- Boys’ Favourite Book
- The Scout magazine
- donkey soft toy
- lotto game
- ration book
- large purse including 4 coins
- torch
- balaclava
- tank top
- tin of treasures (12 cigarette cards, 3 family photos, 2 flags, 2 marbles, 2 metal buttons, die)
- ‘Britain in the Blitz’ book and CD
- Evacuee’s letter home
- LNER Evacuation details for Newcastle and Gateshead
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World War Two - Sunderland
What it was like living in Britain in World War II? This box allows children to handle some original artefacts and gain an insight into life during WWII.
Box contents
- canvas bag gas mask container
- national identity card
- ‘The Youngest Sister’ book
- ‘Vacuation’ card game
- The Daily Express
- ‘The Protection of Your Home Against Air Raids’
- tin Hat
- 'Plus' magazine
- ARP badge
- outfit anti-dimming Mk VI in metal box
- first field dressing
- compressed triangular bandage
- child’s greeting card
- ration book holder with ration book and motor fuel ration book
- decorative box with handkerchief
- family photographs
- civil defence photographs
- blackout fabric
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World War Two (Home Front) - Sunderland
What it was like living in Britain in World War II? This box allows children to handle some original artefacts and gain an insight into life during WWII from the home front.
Box contents
- Tin Hat
- Set of Coins
- 'Home Front' CD
- 'Top Secret maps'
- 'Imperial War Museum' CD
- World War Two Medal
- Gas Mask paper
- 'Growing Up at War' book
- '30s and 40s Britain' book
- Home Front Document pack
- Blackout material
- Photo packs
- Posters
- Guidance pamphlets
- Chamber pot
- Tea can
- Gas lamp
- Food tins
- Evacuee's suitcase:
- Letters home
- Jumper
- Tank top
- Balaclava and mittens
- Teddy
- Torch
- Ration Book
- Train tickets
- Tin cup
- Tin with marbles
- Cigarette cards
- Coins
- Card game
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World War Two- Discovery Museum
What it was like living in Britain in World War II? Our WW2 boxes allow children to handle some original artefacts, listen to music of the era and watch local wartime footage set in the North East. Box contents may vary.
Box contents
- Home Guard Training Manual
- Patchwork quilt
- Gas attack rattle
- Home Notes magazine 1949
- A.R.P. gas mask
- Tobacco tin with glass eye
- National Identity card
- Ration book
- Magazine 'Christmas Catering in Wartime'
- Clothing coupons
- Cigarette card
- World War Two service medal
- Newspaper 'The People'
- ARP ‘Look Out’ armlet
- 1941 ARP helmet
- ‘Favourite Wartime Song’s CD
- ‘Moving Memories’ DVD
