Home Front Day Visit: living history experience

World War 2 History Experience

Home Front is an exciting living history experience that offers Key Stage 2, (KS2) students a practical insight into the lives of those who lived during World War 2.

This unique outdoor learning experience also teaches students about how the Second World War (WW2) has shaped Surrey's local heritage.

Henley Fort once served as headquarters to the Surrey Home Guard during World War 2.

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What happens during the Home Front sessions?

Students are provided with authentic uniforms and have the opportunity to take on the role of both a Surrey Home Guard volunteer and an Air Raid Warden.

Air Raid Wardens will experience what it was like during an air raid in an authentic Anderson shelter and learn about gas masks, blackout and how to fight fires with fire-fighting equipment of the day.

Home Guard Volunteers will hunt for sneaky spies, undergo training drills, master the art of disguise in camouflage constructions and much more!

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