In 1939, at the beginning of World War 2, children in London and other major cities were evacuated to the countryside or to small towns like Windsor. Children were only allowed to take a few items with them on their journey and small affordable cardboard suit cases like this were popular.

Typewriter made by L C Smith & Corona, metal, rubber & chrome c.1950.

A Super-Speed 11 typewriter, made by L. C. Smith & Corona Typewriters of Canada, used at Windsor Secretarial College, in Peascod Street, Windsor, in the 1950s and 1960s. The Typewriter was affectionately named by the staff 'Elsie' after the initials embossed on it.

Photograph, St Stephens Misson House during Flooding

Sepia photograph of St Stephens Mission House and Girls High School, during flooding, dated about 1890

Toy doll, about 1950

Baby doll toy, made of moulded plastic, with cream frilled silk shirt, blue velvet trousers, cream knitted underwear. Made in DDR, Germany. possibly 1940/50's. Part of a collection of objects given by family who had formerly lived in Arthur Road, Windsor

Glass Bauble, about 1899

This bauble once hung on a Christmas tree in St. George’s Hall, Windsor Castle. It was given to a local girl, Mabel Biles by Queen Victoria during a sumptuous Christmas tea at the castle. Presents were given to all the children attending the tea, and Mabel was given a toy cart and mule but could not take her eyes off a glass bauble at the top of the tree. After being asked by the Queen if she li

Toy, Hawker Hurricane MK II C aeroplane, 1972-1975

A painted metal toy Hawker Hurricane MK II C aeroplane made by Dinky Toys, propeller blades and guns and cockpit cover are missing, dated 1972 - 1975. Sidney. This is the 1/72 scale. These were released by Dinky to coincide with the release of the file 'the Battle of Britain' in 1972 other planes that featured in the film were also made until 1975. The Hawker Hurricane Aircraft was designed by Sir

Sun Bonnet, about 1900

Sun bonnet for a small child or baby, probably late Victorian or early 20th century.

Plane spotters notebook, 1939-1945.

An old school exercise book used as a Spotter's Notebook during World War 2, containing identification silhouettes of many planes and some photos, newspaper cartoons.

Photograph, Evacuees, about 1940

Photograph of 5 unknown evacuee children at Woodlands Park, about 1940

Toy, 1930s Fire Engine, 1987

Toy Windsor 1930s fire-engine made by Lledo, still in its original box. made 1987

Ascot – The New Racing Game, circa 1900-1910

These horse and jockey figures 'race' towards the box when the handle is turned. This may have been a game for older children. The game consists of a box containing 6 horses with jockeys on wires which has a mechanism that means a different horse wins each time when the handle is turned.

Photograph, Rabbit farming, between 1939-1945

Eton College boys rabbit farming during World War II.

Notice, rules of the Windsor Park Royal School, Victorian

Notice with the rules of the Windsor Park Royal School, a small printed set of rules relating to admission and attendance, its Victorian but we do not know what year if was printed.

Punctuation book, about 1800

Titled 'Punctuation Made Easy For Children or the Stops Rendered Plain and Simple' - picture book with rhyming text to teach children the use of punctuation, published in early 1800's.

Commemorative mug, 1988

Celebrating the merger of the Royal Free School, Windsor and the Spital Schools in 1988. We also have other objects in the collection relating to these schools.

War memorial board, about 1919

Listing the names of the pupils from Gordon Road School who were killed during World War I

War memorial board, about 1946

Recording the names of ex-pupils from Gordon Road School, Maidenhead, who died during World War II

Christening gown, about 1900

A baby's christening gown or night gown, formerly belonging to the Nottage family of Eton Wick, probably made about 1900

Doll in Welsh dress, about 1900

Welsh china doll in pedlar costume, carrying a detachable tray filled with merchandise, dated about 1900.

School Certificate, 1913

Certificate awarded to Arthur Foster of Spital School, Windsor, for unbroken attendance.

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