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.
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.