Christmas

by Tim Wood

Published 25 April 1991

Babies

by Gill Tanner and Tim Wood

Published 25 April 1991
Each of the books in this series explores a different theme, using colour photographs of "mystery" objects from the 1900s, the 1930s and the 1960s. The reader is encouraged to look for clues in the photograph and to guess what the object is. This book looks at how bringing up baby has changed since the 1900s. The series makes links between history and technology. The book may be used as back-up for museum visits or any work which involves the handling of artefacts. Teachers notes give suggestions for follow-up work and it includes a time line which shows the development of the objects.

Getting Dressed

by Sheila Jackson and Tim Wood

Published 26 November 1992
Part of a series which looks to the turn of the century and Victorian times, with the help of reconstructions, contemporary photographs, objects and documents. A timeline shows important inventions and events and gives a sense of continuity. At the end of each book is a list of places to visit and practical advice on how to find out more. The children in this book try on clothes, hats and shoes which their great grandparents might have worn. They find out how clothes were made at the turn of the century and discover that getting dressed took much longer then.

At the Seaside

by Tim Wood

Published 26 November 1992
Part of a series which looks to the turn of the century and Victorian times, with the help of reconstructions, contemporary photographs, objects and documents. A timeline shows important inventions and events and gives a sense of continuity. At the end of each book is a list of places to visit and practical advice on how to find out more. The children in this book find out how people at the turn of the century spent their time on holiday. They discover where people stayed, what they ate and wore, and they sample some of the seaside entertainments which their great grandparents might have enjoyed.

Going to the Fair

by Gill Tanner

Published 26 November 1992
Part of a series which looks to the turn of the century and Victorian times, with the help of reconstructions, contemporary photographs, objects and documents. A timeline shows important inventions and events and gives a sense of continuity. At the end of each book is a list of places to visit and practical advice on how to find out more. The children in this book find out how fairground people lived and how fairs were organized. They discover that fairs today contain many of the rides and stalls which their great grandparents would have enjoyed.