THE MUSEUM OF TECHNOLOGY
The Great War and WWII
[1850-1980]
Registered Charity No 1140352

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REMINISCENCE RESOURCES

Introduction

Ladies Things

Mens Things

The Museum of Technology in partnership with Hertfordshire Museums offers a Reminiscence Loan Box Scheme.

The loan boxes contain objects that can be used as memory prompts, ideally for the use of carers with older people in care. Our boxes contain a collection of replica and genuine artefacts, documents and pictures, everything is designed for respectful handling.

Reminiscence therapy is a powerful way of helping empower people with dementia by accessing long-term memories. It can bring pleasure, stimulation and meaning, and has the potential to lift depression and improve communication.

The Boxes

Going Out

There are three boxes, each of which contains images and objects from the 1940’s and 1950’s which people can handle. Each box explores a different theme:

• “At Home” includes a 78rpm record, Dolly Pegs, Old Money, Sewing and Mending, a Knitted Tea Cosy, a Button Hook, a Darning Mushroom, and lots more.
• “Going Out” includes, a Day at the Sea Side, a Box of old games, Box Brownie Camera, post cards, VE Day News Paper, Ration Books and ID Cards.
• “Ladies Things” a Girdle, Stockings, Hair Pins, Cami Top, Silk Scarf, Ration Book, Fan and “Men’s Things”,  in an old OXO Tin, includes a Red Driving License, a Valve, a 10 bob note, a pound note, old pennies and threepenny pieces.

For any information regarding the Reminiscence Loan Box Scheme Contact Rosie.

At Home

The loan boxes are £5 per week or £15 for four weeks. We ask that a loans agreement form is signed and a checklist is provided along with an evaluation form.

Alternatively, a member of staff from the museum, if available, is happy to bring the boxes to your venue and conduct a “Reminiscence Session” with a small group approximately 8 people. We do ask that a carer is present at these sessions. A charge of £30 will be applied if you require this service.

Other Herts museums offer Reminiscence boxes. For details download the Herts Museums Brochure

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