Shelter Underground
KS2: History
Join our actors on a journey to a World War Two Underground Station to see Londoner's sheltering from the Blitz. Listen out for the air raid siren and keep watch for the Shelter Warden. Find out about life underground, including sleeping safely, food and entertainment before bedtime.
Day(s) Available: Tuesdays
Session times: 10:30, 11:15, 12:15, 13:00
Cost: £1.50 per student, accompanying adults free
Session length: 35 minutes
Group size: 15 pupils maximum
Download a PDF detailing teacher preparation for this session:Shelter Underground Teacher preparation.pdf 29.88 Kb
Resources
Numeracy
Citizenship
Art & Design
Design & Technology
Vehicles
- London Tramways Horse Tram [146 Kb]
- Thomas Tilling "Knifeboard" [140 Kb]
- Metropolitan Railway Steam Locomotive No.23 [103 Kb]
- City & South London Railways "Padded Cell" [91 Kb]
- Westham Corporation Tram No.102 [127 Kb]
- London Underground 1938 Tube Stock Driving Motor Car [122 Kb]
- TF-type Leyland Singe Deck Motor Coach [125 Kb]
- General Gallery Investigation Sheet [66 Kb]
Visiting
Here are some guidance sheets so you can start to plan a school visit. You can use these whether you are booking a visit for a Primary, Secondary or SEN school.
Booking
Join us for one of our education sessions where role-play and interactive models bring transport and related topics to life. Sessions cost £1.50 per pupil. Group leaders and adult helpers go free. For more information on these sessions please This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call our Bookings Team on +44 (0)20 7565 7298.