| Human
History
Located on the top floor
of the museum, the Human
History Galleries can
provide a wealth of teaching
support for the study
of Victorian times, the
Nineteen Fifties and
Second World War Birmingham,
the collection also includes
a wide range of children's
toys.
Download a WonderWall
display worksheet - Word
(499 KB) or Acrobat
(89 KB)
Download a WW2 timeline
worksheet - Acrobat
(73 KB)
Download a Victorian timeline
worksheet - Acrobat
(170 KB)
Download
a Victorian terrace worksheet
- Acrobat
(54 KB)
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Victorian
Times
Location: Gallery 39
This scene can be used as an excellent resource for a Victorian study,
showing a traditional Victorian room setting. The display features a range
of popular artefacts including a dolly peg, wash board, fireplace, water
filter, treadle sewing machine and much more
Click
here for lesson
ideas |
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1950's
Kitchen
Location: Gallery 39
This 1950's kitchen scene (which can be viewed from two sides) provides
the opportunity to discover which domestic appliances have changed the
most over the last 50 years and to discuss what new items you would see
in a 21st Century kitchen.
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here for more info |
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2nd
World War Birmingham
Location: Gallery 39
The gallery features a 1940's replica, living room setting which the children
can freely explore. See the blacked out window, take a seat in the armchair
or even try on the warden’s helmet.
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here for more info |
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Old
Toys
Location: Gallery 40
Children can seek out a range of toys from different periods in history
and investigate how these artefacts differ from the toys of today.
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here for more info |
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