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Toys through time

Mini pin ball toy from the 1950s
Toy soldiers
A toy marionette
Spinning top toy
tea set in a display box
Fisherprice family camper with family
A pull along toy horse with 4 wheels and a large  red metal handle
1950s mini pin ball
toy lead soldiers for toys box
marionette
spinning top
amersham tea set
play-family-camper
chiltern-pull-along-horse
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1950s mini pin ball
toy lead soldiers for toys box
marionette
spinning top
amersham tea set
play-family-camper
chiltern-pull-along-horse
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Explore how toys have evolved over time and the rich history of toy making in Chesham

We have a variety of replica and vintage toys and are busy preparing the box with teacher notes and activities that will meet the Key Stage One ‘Changes within living memory’ time period required.

We have over 25 toys, including several locally made ‘Chiltern Toy Company’ and ‘Amersham Works’ toys from the 1940s to the 1960s in the box. It can be loaned out for a fun session for older Key Stages and discussion of how toys have evolved over time.

We also have a laminated picture pack for chronology exercises that accompanies it and a detailed power point explaining the role of Chesham’s four toy factories clearly linking Chesham and local history to the topic.

Cost: £ 30
Ages: Key Stage One and any age

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