Old And New Toys

[Guest]

hi, we are doing the topic of toys this half term and i want to include some old and new toys for simple history.

 

does anyone know where i can find some simple pictures of old and new toys for the children to sort and stick into their diaries.

 

thanks in advance

 

caroline

[Rea]

You could try your local museum but failing that I'm not sure, our local library has posters on loan, never seen them but that could be worth a try.

[apple]

have you tried contacting the museum of childhood in Bethanl Green, London. They well might have a catalogue or museum shop that stocks toys. There are also working museums like the Black Country Museum in Dudley; Ironbridge in Staffordshire or the museum near Chester le Street in County Durham (name escapes me; something begining with B )

 

Don't forget that the toys we played with when we were young count, sadly, as history; rubik cubes, clackers, (watch your knuckles);Pipa (remember her!!) french skipping ropes, two balls against the wall (oh the days ); car boot sales are often a good source for these more modern things.

Hope this helps, have fun.

[Gezabel]

Not sure if you can copy and print pics from ebay but there are certainly lots of old toys advertised for sale!

[Magenta]

If you search for 'old toys' on Google Images you should get what you need - will cost to print off though!