Children's War Memorabilia Pack by Amazon.co.uk

Price last update: 13/06/2025

• Fascinating pack of replica historic items about life as a child during the war
• Fantastic for anyone with an interest in the topic - or school history lessons etc.
• Faithfully reproduced
• Pack size as supplied (right side of picture) 250mm x 130mm but items open out as shown on left side of picture
• This pack includes:Childrens newspaper, Boys Own magazine, Evacuation poster, information leaflet, school essay, variety of paperwork, food recipes, and miscellaneous images

Description

The Children's War Memorabilia Pack is a remarkable replication of items that were common during World War II. The pack includes a variety of replica items such as newspaper, boys own magazine, evacuation poster, information leaflet, school essay, visitors record form, a collection of cigarette cards and post cards. These items are faithfully reproduced and fascinating for anyone with an interest in the topic or school history lessons.

The Children's Newspaper from 1941 is an 8-page replica aimed at children with hungry minds. It includes recipes for puddings, and the Ministry of Food Junior Ration Book from 1944-45, which contains stamps from retailers for products such as meat, eggs, milk, cheese, bacon, and sugar. The Boys Own Paper from Christmas 1944 is a superb boy’s own booklet, containing a rip-roaring read for only 9d. The Evacuation -- Why and How? Government leaflet for parents on what to do in the event of war.

A Visitors record form and City of Lincoln babies anti-gas helmet request are also included, along with a collection of cigarette cards life goes on, a ticket to see Aladdin at a local Methodist hall, dated 3rd February 1940 and two postcards depicting evacuation, air raids, reusing old clothes, dinky toys, and a re-using old clothes and Dinky toys. The items have been carefully selected to provide a comprehensive insight into life during wartime for children and adults alike.

The pack also offers a heartwarming insight into a child's experience of collecting gas masks and preparing for evacuation through the school essay. This unique insight into a child's life during war is a precious artifact and an invaluable lesson in history. The pack is perfect for anyone who enjoys collecting historical items or for students and researchers who are interested in studying the effects of World War II on British society.

Overall, the Children's War Memorabilia Pack is an excellent item for anyone who wants to learn about the effects of World War II on British society through a child's perspective. The replica items offer a fascinating insight into the daily lives of children during war and provide a unique opportunity for people of all ages to engage with history in a meaningful way.