World War II

A bomb made at Kryn & Lahy's factory in Letchworth Garden City during World War
A bomb made at Kryn & Lahy's factory in Letchworth Garden City during World War II
Reg Pettitt & brother Jack & Norman Cox on leave in Cairo, 1944 Letchworth's Spitfire, paid for with money raised by the people of Letchworth Ga Letchworth Schoolboys helping to 'Dig For Victory' on the local fields. Member's of Letchworth's Home Guard on duty in the grounds of the Spirella Facto

Key Stage Two Activities

World War Two

Pupils will experience life in Letchworth during the Second World War war though a series of exciting, hands-on workshops, covering the broad history of Letchworth Garden City during the Second World War.

Pupils will challenge code breaking devices, experience an air raid, and investigate the lives of the many service men and women who all contributed to the war effort.

These workshops have optional additions of SEN supporting resources and learning aids, adapted to suit multi-sensory learning.

Session plans, with risk assessments, - and a booking form - are available to download below.

Want to know more?
You can contact us on:
Tel: 01462 482710 | Email: contact@gardencitymuseum.org | or use the booking form (pdf) below