World War II and the Blitz in Plymouth

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Can your students become detectives? Use real objects and archives to uncover the truth of how the Blitz impacted Plymouth.

There’s been a cover up! It’s 1941 and the Blitz in Plymouth has had a devastating effect on the city, but no journalists are reporting it! Using real objects and first-hand accounts students will uncover the true stories of the people who experienced the Blitz in Plymouth.

Key Stage: Key Stage 2
Curricula: History, Local History
Topics: blitz, ww2
Price: £6 per student (including VAT)
Group Size: (minimum) 30 students
Duration: One hour
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