Last Thursday we went to the People’s Palace to find out about WW2 in Glasgow. We started with a workshop and explored the different areas about Evacuation, The Blitz, Rationing and Anderson Shelters. We got the opportunity to look closely at items from WW2 such as a gas mask, a ration book, an Air Raid Warden’s helmet and whistle. Brooke got to dress up as a land girl. Doesn’t she look great!
Brook was surprised to find out that women had to use alternatives for beauty products during WW2. They used beetroot for lipstick, oxo cubes to tan legs, soot for toothpaste, burnt wine corks for mascara and olive oil to moisturise. Sometimes dogs chased women for the oxo cubes on their legs! Can you imagine that?
Max found out that the Government recommended 8 people per Anderson Shelter. When our class tried it out, we managed to fit 12 children it but that was not at all comfortable.
Jake found out more about Hitler. Joe didn’t know about Morrison shelters until he saw a picture of one. A Morrison Shelter stayed inside a house and looks rather like a dog cage today. This was used to protect people inside their homes during air raid attacks.
We had a brilliant time and felt it a great way to finish off a topic we have all loved.
I’m glad you enjoyed your trip and found out even more about the Homefront during World War 2.