Reminiscence boxes contain objects that can be used as memory prompts, ideally for the use of carers with older people in care. It can bring pleasure, stimulation and meaning, and has the potential to lift depression and improve communication.
Boxes include:
- Around the Home: Take a wander around the home and discover objects from the 20s to the 70s. Includes objects from aluminium hot water bottles to Izal toilet roll, through library cards all of the way to rotary phones.
- Chelmsford Then and Now: Images from our Chelmsford Then and Now exhibition plus newspapers that show how Essex has changed over the last 100 years.
- Cooking and Shopping: Original product boxes and bags, savers stamps and recipes. From 20s to 70s. Find some inspiration with amazing recipe books from history.
- Going Out for the Night: A variety of objects used to create or enhance your outfit, ready for a night out at a dinner or a dance. Including clothing, dance invitations, cologne and hair products.
- Make Do and Mend: A selection of objects related to cleaning, mending, bicycle repair, dressmaking, clothing and shoes.
- Mechanics: Any trade or hobbyist mechanics will remember these objects from working on cars. Contains tools and car repair magazines.
- National Service: A selection of objects relating to National Service, including kit bags, wash rolls and the national service booklet.
- Toys and Games: Original and replica toys to be played with. Majority 50s, including Ludo, a Rubiks cube, Happy Families, solitaire, spinning tops and a variety of other toys people remember.
Around the Home
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Chelmsford Then and Now
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Cooking and Shopping
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Going Out for the Night
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Make Do and Mend
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Mechanics
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National Service
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Toys and Games
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