The Cold War Memorabilia Gift Pack
Memories of the Cold War Replica Gift Pack. A look back at the troubled times of living with the treat of nuclear attack in 1950's and 1960's Britain. Our Cold War historical pack contains a collection of high quality reproduced paper memorabilia, a perfect educational resource for students. The pack gives a fascinating glimpse at an uncertain period in British history, a must for anyone interested in the Cold War period.
Pack Contains :
- Poster Image - Just like WWII, the power of the poster image was strong
- Evening Standard (1962), The world holds it's breath as the Cuban missle crisis comes to a head. Fortunately all out war is averted.
- Civil Defence ephermera. The reality of war reflected in maps denoting "nuclear burst" and "area of complete destruction"
- Top Secret. Behind closed doors paranoia was ever present. This telegram raises doubts of Messers. Philby and Maclean..
- Trade Cards/ Miscellaneous gum cards and cold war images.
- Survival Booklet. Advice on how to survive a nuclear blast and fallout protection. Chilling.
- Mass Resistance flyer. The growth of peace campaigns was inevitable as the world teeters towards the brink.
- Check Point Charlie. Security passes, instructions and SOXMIS cards provide and insight into restrictions during the Cold War.
- Guided Missiles (c1958). The arms race created the need for space age weapons, and here are just a few.
Great for School Projects, 60th Birthday Gifts, Anniversaries or a Nostalgic look back at 1950's and 1960's Britain. Part of our Range of over 20 themed Memorabilia Packs. Range also includes Victorian , WWI, WWII, 1950's, 1960's and 1970's packs. A great way to transport yourself back to key periods during the 20th century. Used extensively for dementia therapy and for school projects. Great value item with over 20 pieces of reprinted artwork giving the reader a flavour of the time period.
Weight : 160 grams
