The Education
Service for Bedford Museum and the Cecil Higgins Art
Gallery offers a half day of taught sessions on World
War Two. These can take place at any stage in the scheme
of work as either an introduction to certain themes or
a reinforcement of work in school.
 Maude’s Suitcase
Pupils will meet
Maude, a 1940s’ housewife, who shares
her experiences of life on the Home Front through the contents
of her suitcase. Air raids, rationing, Make Do
and Mend and evacuation are all considered through role
play and original artefacts.
The Home Front
Two pupils enjoy the chance to dress
as evacuees. Pupils consider the experience of evacuation
and the sorts of items that children took with them.
Visits
can take place morning or afternoon. For further details
and to book a school visit to the Cecil Higgins Art
Gallery and Bedford Museum please see > Organising
a Visit or phone 01234 217418. |
