History Artefacts

Follow the links above to see the range of history related artefact packs available. Simply email or phone us at sls@bedford.gov.uk , 01234 228755, to book the packs you want. Don't forget to tell us which half term you would like them delivered for.
Once we receive your request we will confirm availability of your chosen packs and then send you an invoice once we have delivered.

Anglo Saxons

Coins, Runes and Stamps

Set of 5 double sided coins featuring King Alfred, an early London Mint mark and Anlaf Guthrisson amongst others. The Anglo Saxons used runes in religion for casting spells. These 16 examples are burnt onto wooden tablets. Children can decorate their own urns and drawings with this set of 5 wooden replica pot stamps.
Price £5.00

Aztecs

Aztecs Time Capsule

Uncover Aztec artefacts to reveal much about this lost culture. Pack includes large pre-Hispanic pottery mask, pottery printing stamp, a ceramic sun stone, traditional bark paper, pottery ocarina and a pestle and mortar and grinding stone. Pack includes teachers notes.
Price £15.00

Egyptians

Embalming Set

This fascinating set illustrates the stages of embalming and mummification, includes two hand painted figures of a dead noble man and the bandaged mummy. This fit snugly into the nest of mummy cases, as it was believed these cases would magically protect the body.
Price £10.00

Ancient Egypt

This pack gives an introduction into what can be found out about Ancient Egypt from what has survived. Includes scribe's writing set, papyrus, Egyptian necklace and replica models of Ushabti, Bast, Anubis and teachers notes.
Price £15.00

Greeks

Remains of Ancient Greece Capsule

Who were the Ancient Greeks and how do we use their ideas today? Use this pack as a starting point to introduce this topic to your class. Includes theatrical masks, coins, spinning top, wax writing tablet and teachers notes.
Price £10.00

Romans

Roman Archaeological Set

Become real archaeologists and turn your classroom into a historical dig! Contains mosaic tile pieces, mortarium pieces, roman coins, knicklebones, a roman torc and much more!
Price £15.00

Roman Settler's Capsule

Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain? The artefacts in this pack give an insight into the time when they held influence over most of Britain. Includes writing tablet, coins, oil lamp, strigil, bangle, toy horse and teachers notes.
Price £10.00

Roman Soldier

Artefact includes a Roman Soldier's helmet and sandals.
Price £10.00

Seaside

Seaside Artefact A collection of historical artefacts which can be found at the seaside. The pack includes Punch and Judy puppets, tin bucket, wooden spade, parasol and a penny lick.
Price £20.00

Stuarts

Plague Time Capsule

A collection of items to explore the Great Plague of 1665. Includes: Hat and Mask, Bell, Stone Pot and Charles II Coin set.
Price £15.00

Toys

Tudor Toys

This set of Tudor toys includes lenten rattle, hobby horse, 3 streamers on a stick, egg mill, 5 stones and a stump doll.
Price £10.00

Toys of the Past Pack

This pack includes some of the toys our grandparents and great grandparents played with; two flick books, Jacob's ladder, pop-gun, pecking chickens, pull spinner and a man falling down a ladder plus notes.
Price £10.00

WWII Toys

WWII Toys Pack

This pack includes a wooden aeroplane, wooden boat and tank, a target shooting range, cotton reel tank, clompers, blow football, dressing doll and a handkerchief parachute.
Price £10.00

Tudors

Tudor Toys

This set of Tudor toys includes lenten rattle, hobby horse, 3 streamers on a stick, egg mill, 5 stones, stump doll and a children's games Bruegel poster.
Price £10.00

Victorians

Victorian Childhood

What was it like for a child living in Victorian Britain? Includes writing set, cup and ball, top and whip, swing toy, yoyo, skipping rope, diablo, gird and cleek and teachers notes.
Price £20.00

Victorian Classroom Pack

This pack of artefacts enables children to take part in a Victorian lesson. Pack includes slates, pencils, pens, ink wells, copy books, reading booklets, resource folder, finger stocks, backboard and teachers notes.
Price £20.00

Vikings

Vikings Experience life as a Viking with this range of artefacts. Pack includes a Viking lamp, set of 2 double sided coins, Thor's hammer, Viking Thor mask and Viking's longboat.
Price £20.00

WWII

Air Raid Shelter Artefact Pack

Experience what life was life in the shelters. This pack includes items that a typical family may have kept in their shelter, including a hurricane lamp, chamber pot, tins of non perishable food, spare clothing, playing cards, personal documentation and newspaper headline on the Battle of Britain.
Price £20.00

Evacuee's Suitcase of Belongings

A evocative trove of belongings to shine a light on the trials and tribulations of the time. Selected with role play, enquiry (and fascination!) in mind. Contents include suitcase, evacuee's label, ration book, identity card, coins, letters, gas mask, marbles and yoyo.
Price £20.00

Gas Mask

Accurate replica of a civilian gas mask. An ideal resource for children to handle whilst discussing what it was like for children during the war. Includes bag.
Price £10.00

Toys Pack