The Twentieth Century - Wartime 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.
Our loan boxes based on The Twentieth Century - Wartime theme include:
- World War One Loan
- World War One Infantry Uniform and Artefacts
- World War One Women and the Home Front
- World War One Posters
- Preston Remembers WWI – A Soldier's Story
- Preston Remembers WWI – Food Shortages and Rationing
- Preston Remembers WWI – Refugees, POWs and Preston Memorial
- Preston Remembers WWI– Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
- World War Two Loan
- World War Two Major's Dress and Mess Uniforms
- World War Two Women at War
- World War Two Posters
- Evacuee Suitcase
- 1940s Domestic Loan
If you choose this theme, two loan boxes 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 World War boxes*.
- Tunic
- Trousers
- Shirt
- Boots and Puttees
- Cap
- 1914 Christmas Tin
- Trench Orders
- Victory Medal
- Silk Postcard
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.