Recycle and re-use is nothing new
Discover how wartime shortages led to some very ingenious ways of utilising surplus materials at a Second World War talk recalling ‘Make-do-and-Mend’
Warwickshire County Council’s Heritage Education have organised a special talk on Wednesday 5th May 2010 about ‘Make-Do-and-Mend’ which will be given by Maggie Wood, the Keeper of Social History at Warwickshire Museum.
Discover the many imaginative ways in which people made clothes and accessories during the war from the unlikeliest of materials – everything from old sheets to parachute fragments and flour bags were all used to create unique garments.
Maggie Wood will explain how rationing on the Home Front of many everyday items, including clothes, brought about a need to recycle and reuse materials and clothing. There will be a chance to ask questions and have a look at original ‘Make-do-and-Mend’ artefacts from Warwickshire Museum’s collection.
Maggie Wood said: "The Warwickshire Museum has some fascinating examples of ‘Make-do-and-Mend’, including an embroidered jacket made from an old linen sheet. These clothes aren’t ‘high fashion’ but are great examples of how creative people can be in hard times”.
This talk takes place in the Activity Centre at St John’s House Museum, Warwick and starts at 3.00pm. Tickets £2.50 each and booking is advised as spaces will be limited. Please telephone Heritage Education on 01926 412069 to book your place.
The event is part of Heritage Education’s year-round ‘Outlook’ programme of events for adults, which includes a range of friendly and informative talks, walks, workshops that celebrate and share Warwickshire’s rich history.
‘Outlook’ leaflets can be found in all libraries and Tourist Information Centres around the county, or you can join the mailing list by contacting Heritage Education direct on 01926 412069.