Reminiscence

Reminiscence boxes

The Museum has three themed reminiscence boxes filled with everyday objects from the 1920s-1950s. The boxes are available to loan, free of charge, for two weeks at a time. Please contact the Museum to check availability.

Cotton for mending
Home Life

Objects include kitchen utensils (baby feeding spoons, cookie cutters, egg separators), handicraft tools (cotton reels, needlework magazine, dress maker’s box) and other household items.

  

Collar Studs
Going Out

Pub price posters, cigarette boxes, perfume, handbag, collar studs and much more.

 



Lotto or House board game
Staying In

Lots of boardgames, playing cards, radio, and television theme songs on tape.