Chronology theme loan boxes

Our loan boxes are a great way of bringing a little bit of the museum into your classroom.

Boxes in this theme contain a wide range of useful resources and can be used to inspire a range of classroom activities with enjoyment and fun.

Tab through the images to see a selection of typical loan box items on this theme.

Heritage loan box: Chronology

Our loan boxes based on a chronology theme include:

  • Objects through the Ages - Prehistory to 2008
  • Lighting
  • Washing
  • Ironing
  • Farming - 7 large items
  • Farming - 8 small items
  • The history of writing
  • Toy hoops – Old and New
  • Toys and Games - Old and New
  • Children's Clothes 
  • Children's Seaside Costume
  • Household Electrical Appliances
  • Kitchen Loan
  • Old fashioned Homes
  • Baby - Then and Now
  • Bedtime Loan and Warming Pan
  • Seaside Holiday Loan
  • Seaside Suitcase
  • Seaside costume
  • Lancashire Seaside Photographs
  • Cameras 1901 - 2000
  • Punch and Judy Puppets

If you choose this theme, one loan box will be classed as one loan.

Please quote your preferred choice of boxes on your booking form. All boxes are subject to availability.

What's in a box?

Listed below are the replica objects found in one of our Chronology boxes*.

  • Fossil
  • Flint
  • Roman vessel
  • Mediaeval floor tile
  • Clay pipe
  • 19th century replica doll
  • Commemorative medal c. 1909
  • Tea tin c. 1900's
  • Beaded bag c. 1920
  • Curling tongs c. 1930
  • Spat c. 1930
  • School photograph c. 1948
  • Ration book
  • Look and learn
  • Royal flag

For more information or advice about the use of any of our objects, please contact us.

* The contents of our loans varies between boxes and occasionally it may be necessary to remove or replace items.