Home & Family Life
From childhood to housework, crafts, celebrations and holidays, this collection reflects domestic life through the ages.
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Toys and Games
Childhood fun and imagination
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Ladybird Books
Made in Loughborough
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High Days and Holidays
Events, celebrations and festivals
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Keeping Up Appearances
Personal grooming
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Homespun
Crafts and creativity in the home
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Labour Saving and Entertaining
How technology has changed life at home
Explore a sample of our Home and Family Life collection.
Highlights include many iconic 20th century toys made by Palitoy of Coalville, Ladybird books and much more.