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WW2 Replica Hurricane Lamp

Original price was: £12.16.Current price is: £9.11.

Helping to Support Teaching and Learning

Authentic Design: Constructed from metal and standing at 25cm tall, this lamp offers an authentic representation of a World War Two hurricane lamp. Its design helps children visualise historical contexts.
Functional Resource: This working lamp runs on paraffin oil, providing a practical demonstration of historical technology. It engages children by showing how people adapted to World War Two conditions.
Enhances Engagement: Using this lamp in lessons sparks curiosity and discussion among children. It encourages them to explore its historical context and significance, making learning more interactive.
Supports History Lessons: Ideal for Key Stage 2 history lessons, this lamp aids in studying British history beyond 1066. It illustrates aspects of wartime Britain, such as blackout conditions and air raid precautions.
Cross-Curricular Use: Integrate the hurricane lamp into geography lessons to discuss air raids and evacuation routes. It enhances understanding of World War Two’s broader impact, linking history with geography.

A great eye-catching way to start a World War Two lesson or topic.

A working lamp running on paraffin oil. Discover its historical use, relevance, and the time period it represents.

The World War Two replica hurricane lamp, standing at 25cm and running on paraffin oil, is a great resource for teaching World War Two history. It connects children to the past, sparking curiosity and discussion.

Ideal for Key Stage 2, it illustrates aspects of wartime Britain and helps children understand blackout conditions and air raid precautions. The lamp also supports local history studies by demonstrating how national events impacted localities and communities during the war.
Additionally, it can be used in geography lessons to discuss air raids and evacuation routes, or in creative writing to imagine wartime experiences. This lamp is a versatile tool that makes history relatable and memorable.