To mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, pupils at Great Howarth School had the unique opportunity to see and handle a collection of historic artefacts from 1944 and earlier.
The exhibits were brought in by Deputy Head Teacher Carol Nolan, who shared their history and explained the significance of each item, as well as the individuals they once belonged to.
Carol commented: “I’m proud to share these items that belonged to my ancestor, who took an active role in the First and Second World War. His name was Clarence Davies, born 1st September 1887, and he was part of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers and Machine Gun Corps.”
Among the items were an original Royal Navy Union Jack cabin flag, a genuine ammunition box from 1944, photos of Clarence, his helmet, and an identity card. Pupils also examined and discussed a letter from the Government informing a family of the death of their relative, who was killed in action over Burma (now Myanmar).
The pupils were captivated by the artefacts, and having the chance to touch, feel, and smell these pieces of history brought an important moment from the past vividly to life.
