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A BIT OF HISTORY Random Stuff From Annette's Collection: A Joyful Noisemaker With A Very Frightening Past

Annette Laing
Jan 25
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Meet My Noisy Pal

Air Raid Warden's Rattle 1939
An Air Raid Warden’s rattle, stamped 1939. It still works. Image: Annette Laing, 2022

When you entertain schoolkids with history, as I do (unlikely though that seems), props are a must, and props that can be handled carelessly by kids and teens are even better. That’s how, years ago, I found myself searching antique shops in the UK and e…

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