School Children Go Back in Time to World War 2

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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 15, 2009 -- Lesley-Anne Newman of Ulgham near Morpeth who runs All Your Yesterdays, an internet based antique business was asked by Blue Venture, the South Tyneside Education Business Partnership to put together an interactive session for the pupils from Whitburn Primary School. The session was designed so that the children could gain an appreciation of day to day life during World War 2.

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School Children Go Back in Time to World War 2

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The 2 hour long session included a talk about evacuees, rationing and air raids. The children were able to see and touch real artefacts from Lesley’s antique collection including gas masks, Air Raid Precautions tin helmets and ration books. In addition, the children created their own evacuation labels, propaganda posters and even designed an air raid shelter.

Blue Venture’s Phil Grice was delighted with the session. “The items Lesley brought with her to the classroom really helped the children to understand what life must have been like during the war,” he said. “As Lesley was dressed in a period uniform, the children gained an even greater sense of realism.”

“You can learn so much from things of the past” said Lesley. “I showed the children an evacuee’s suitcase and asked them to consider what it must have been like to leave their family and friends and start life again in the countryside. The children were really switched on and came up with some interesting comments!”

Teacher Mr Hastings thought that the session and war time items were inspirational for the children. “It’s one thing teaching the children about the past but when they can experience it for themselves it really brings the lesson alive.”

Other schools and organisations who require similar sessions can contact Lesley Newman on 07717 841474
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Photo shows Lesley and teacher Mr Hastings with pupils from Whitburn Primary School with World War 2 items.
More Information from Keith Newman on 07814 397951

keith@highlights-public-relations.co.uk

More information can be found online at http://www.all-youryesterdays.co.uk

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