Explore: Plymouth Evacuees

Explore: Plymouth Evacuees

Discover what life was like for children evacuated from Plymouth during the war. Hundreds of children were evacuated from Plymouth during World War II. Encounter these individuals and imagine their lives with this collection of photos and documents.

Borrow this Explore Loan Box to spark the imagination of your students with a first-hand encounter with documents and photos from The Box's archives, all about children evacuees from Plymouth.

Our boxes are themed to explore curriculum and topic subjects, to develop your students’ enquiry skills, and to enhance their independent learning by providing new experiences that they'll never forget.

Download the accompanying PDF resource to support your teaching.

Key Stages:
Key Stage 2,
Key Stage 3,
Key Stage 4,
Key Stage 5
Curricula:
History,
Local History
Topics:
WW2,
Evacuation
Price £20 per week
Length of hire Up to half a term

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