Today Primary 7 took a trip to the local library to learn about the history of WW2. During our visit Diane gave us a detailed talk about WW2. We learned lots of interesting information and even got to see and hold a helmet that the soldiers might have worn.

Lewis learned that American solider worn camouflage helmets and the British soldiers had plain green helmets.

Sophie learned lots about children during WW2. Children had to be evacuated to the countryside; Devon and Cornwall were the most common places to be evacuated to. Often it was the children’s teachers who took them to the countryside.

Ryan learned that children who were evacuated only got to take one suitcase, had to wear a placard and carry a gas mask at all times.

Rosie learned that all people in Britain had to carry an identity card so that they could be identified if a bomb dropped.

Lewis B learned that some people had Morrison Shelters in their homes. These looked like a cage and would be used if the family could not get to the Air Raid shelter.

Ellie learned that in London people used Tube Stations as an Air Raid shelter.

Matthew learned that during the Blitz there were wardens that went round the houses to check everyone had their lights outs.

Hannah learned that the British flew large silver balloons shaped like airplanes to distract the German bombers.