A NOSTALGIC exhibition focusing on life in the North West during the post war era of the 1940's and 1950's runs in Londonderry until the end of July.
The 'Our Lives Exhibition', housed at the Tower Museum, and developed in conjunction with the Causeway Museum Service, aims to give an insight into the realities of post war life.
Items such as a 1950's television set, one of the first electric he
aters and a basic iron, will be a stark reminder for many, of the limited uses of electricity back then.
A selection of old toys and original prams will provide a trip down memory lane for post-war babies while a range of kitchen and farming implements highlight how much harder and time consuming even the simplest tasks were.
The inclusion of original 1950's clothing and the central connection to the rest of the world -the radio - will help seal a perfect picture of days gone by.
Margaret Edwards, Education Officer for the Heritage and Museum Service said the exhibition would appeal to all ages.
"It is one thing to describe periods in history but an exhibition like this is really brings it to life as well as being very entertaining. 'Our Lives' will be a popular family adventure, as younger people will enjoy the stories from older generations and the memories that many of these exhibits will inspire."
Our Lives runs at the Tower Museum until the end of July.
Further information is available by contacting the Museum on 028 7137 2411
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