Look out it's a blackout - World War II
About the visit
Join us at Bewdley Museum as we take an in-depth look at what it was like during World War II, with the help of museum staff and volunteers.
Find out what it felt like to be an evacuee, learn about preparations for war and visit a genuine World War II Air Raid Shelter located in the museum grounds.
Topics Include
- Setting the scene and pre-war
- Evacuation
- Home Guard and Civil Defence
- ARP Wardens
- The Blackout
- Bombs
- Rationing
- Everyday life during the war
- And more…
Contact us for a sample timetable or to book your visit
Curriculum Elements
Key Stage 2
- a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological
knowledge beyond 1066 - events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally
What's included
- Learning sessions at Bewdley Museum
- All resources
- Private room for the whole day
Booking arrangements, costs and availability
Available February to December
Cost £9.00 per pupil; accompanying adults are free of charge.
