Studies in Depth: Second World War
The fallout from the Second World War casts a long shadow over the second half of the twentieth century. Illuminate the period’s darker and colder corners with a fascinating range of objects from our handling collection.
- Our collection is wide ranging, engaging and safe to handle – be it a 25lb shell case or a Lee-Enfield Rifle
- We examine the changing nature of society between 1939-1945 and look at the home front in some detail.
Analysing Objects: World War II, 1939-1945
- A fantastic session for exploring the role of mass production during the Second World War.
- Examines front line and factory, Empire and A-Bomb
- Compare and contrasts original with replica arms and armour!
- Considers the role of the commonwealth in a truly world war
- Examines the role of women in support roles.
- Explores continuity and change
Bullet: Total War in the 20th Century
- Compares major 20th century conflicts from trenches to terror tactics
- Uses primary source materials including original objects, photographs and archival material
- Explores the evidence for ‘total war’
- Considers what happened on the Home Front
To Book
- All sessions last 60 minutes, with a maximum number of 32 students.
- Our sessions are £5 per student, with one adult free per ten students.
Tel: 0113 220 1888
Email: educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk
