Various replica items of nostalgia and ephemera including a 1944-45 Ministry Of Food Ration Book (Junior)
The Children's War pack includes:
Public Information Leaflet - Government advice for parents on what to do in the event of war, avoiding "crippling dislocation of civilian life".
Boys Own (1944) - 32 pages of rip roaring fun, including tips on train seats, stamps and photography, along with adverts.
Poster - Classic poster appealing for volunteers to help with the massive evacuation programme.
School Essay - Unique insight from a child's experience of collecting gas masks and preparing for evacuation.
Paperwork - Various paperwork relating to anti gas helmets for babies, house inspection and the iconic evacuee's tag.
Children's Newspaper (1941) - "Rats invade a garden shed" is just one of many gems in this 8 page paper.
Food, Glorious Food - Children's recipes for "Prune Sponge" and "Junket with Dried Milk" are included in this wartime leaflet along with a Junior Ration Book.
Miscellaneous Images - A collection of evocative wartime images.
Useful as a reminiscence resource, as a gift for a relative who can recall a World War 2 childhood, or as a great teaching resource.