Second World War resources - Wakefield Museums and Castles

A teacher wearing a gas mask, talking to a group of school children all also wearing gas masks

Second World War resources

Discover local links to the Second World War with our teaching resources.

They include lots of museum objects, photographs and historical documents.

The resources will help your students explore these important events in a rounded way.

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A teacher wearing a gas mask, talking to a group of school children all also wearing gas masks

Second World War: local stories resources

Learn about the experiences of local people in the Second World War. For KS2, KS3 and KS4.

A street party in Fryston, with children sat around a long table being served by adults, and bunting lining the street

Travel back in time: VE Day

Go back to 8 May 1945 as Fryston celebrates VE Day, through the photos of Jack Hulme. For KS2 upwards.