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Second World War: Home Front

A young female SOE agent with a steely gaze poses in a fur coat and carries a sub-machine gun

Walk in the footsteps of men and women on the home front during the Second World War at the home of arms and armour: the Royal Armouries Museum.

KS2

Workshop Information

There’s a war on don’t you know?

The Home Guard and Air Raid Precaution units are looking for new recruits.

Your pupils will be put through their paces via interactive, hands-on sessions led by historical characters to see if they have what it takes, before eventually deciding which organisation to join at the end of the day.

Curriculum Links

History, Literacy.

Gallery links

Horses with armour and men wearing armour in a museum gallery
The War Gallery

War Gallery

Explore how the history of warfare has changed from the early days of hand-to-hand combat to today’s technology-based warfare, including our new display on the Second World War.

Visit the War Gallery

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When you email us, please provide the following information:

  • Name and address of school, organisation, or home educated group
  • First, second, and third choice of date
  • Number of pupils and number of adults
  • If you would like to visit the museum shop
  • If you require coach parking
  • Any other additional information you’d like us to know (e.g special education needs) 

Find our Education Bookings Terms and Conditions 

Email: educate.leeds@armouries.org.uk
Phone: 07785 692443

Due to the high volume of enquiries we receive, please only call us if you have already booked a visit and your enquiry is urgent. 

Learning packs and resources

Education Visit Pack 2025-2026 (pdf, 576KB)

Contact our communications team if you require documents in an alternative format.