Category Archives: New Pasture Lane WWII Museum

Y6 first attempt at creating a WWII museum using qr code technology

different signs in the army.

The signs are very wierd because there not known now.Like for example winston churchils sign was with his two fingers up aka (also known as)the peace sign.Hitlers sign is much different because  he is just holding his hand up.

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Air Raid Shelters

Warning of the approaching bombers was given by the air aid sirens. As the sirens made their dreadful waling noise people stopped and quickly took shelter. The government gave out anderson shelters free to people who earned less than £5 per week .These … Continue reading

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sports during world war 2

During ww2 the most popular sports were: baseball,football,horse riding,track and field,cricket, soccer and swimming. The world cup then was not as big as it is now but round about the same amount of countries play` The olympic games was also a … Continue reading

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The signs of different Leaders.

Winston was  famous for the vitory sign , which is now kown as the peace sign Hitler’s sign is a bit weird because it just with his hand up in the air.                                                                                              

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Weapons used in WW2

  The bazooka weapon was one of the first anti-tank weapons based on the HEAT shell to enter service, used by the United States Armed Forces in World War II. It was nicknamed a “bazooka” from a resemblance to the … Continue reading

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WW2 Music Instruments

There were no new instruments manufactured during world war 2, this was because the metal had to be used to make weapons. this meant the only musical instuments available were 2nd hand. During  ww2 the popular music was jazz, swing and big band music. For … Continue reading

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Gas masks

  A gas mask is a mask put on over the face to protect the wearer from inhaling “airborne pollutants” and toxic gases. The mask forms a sealed cover over the nose and mouth, but may also cover the eyes and other vulnerable soft … Continue reading

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158 squadron-RAF Lissett

No. 158 Squadron RAF was originally designated as a ground attack squadron that did not became operational in time to see action  during WWI. However during World War II, it was a bomber  squadron based atRAF Lisset. It saw lots … Continue reading

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rationing

Food rationing began in 1940. This meant each person could buy only a fixed amount of certain foods each week. People got for one person one egg,2oz of margarine,2oz of cooking fat,2oz of tea,8oz of sugar,1oz of cheese,4oz of bacon … Continue reading

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