Children’s toys – the ‘make do and mend’ way For centuries, children’s toys were generally home-made, created out of other everyday objects. But many museums also have toys that were home-made as a result of rationing resulting from the...
Please note – some people may find this object upsetting. We recommend that you don’t share it with children under the age of 14. Broken Sunglasses belonging to Victoria Cross recipient Derek SeagrimThe Green Howards Museum, Richmond, North Yorkshire This...
Women’s Land Army Uniform Craven Museum & Gallery, Skipton This somewhat plain but practical outfit, consisting of shirt and breeches, was the ‘Women’s Land Army’ uniform during the Second World War. It was worn between 1942 and 1946 by Mrs...
Explore the stories and recipients of military medals AllBritish War MedalCroce al Merito di GuerraFemale recipientsFirst World War MedalMilitary CrossNorfolk recipientNorth Yorkshire recipientO.B.E.Victoria CrossWar Medals Explore footballer Donald Bell’s...
