An exciting day investigating the lives of ordinary people in Britain during the Second World War. The workshops will emphasise the use of historical sources (objects; original and reproduction documents) to learn about people in the past.The Home Front through Objects Discover what objects can tell us about everyday life in WW2 Britain. Using objects to understand and interpret the lives of real people. Utilises an extensive handling collection of original items.?Put that Light Out? Examine Air Raid Precautions and Civil Defence instructions from contemporary documents. Learn the duties of an ARP Warden.. Try the Battle of Britain Aircraft Recognition Puzzle.Codes, Cyphers and Signals Brief history of methods for concealing and transmitting information. Bletchley Park and Enigma. Solving puzzles using various simplified code systems. Practical signalling techniques.
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