by Dr Neil Lancaster
Date: Tuesday 21 October
Venue: COGS
Step back in time and discover how wartime Britain functioned long before Wi-Fi and wearable tech. In this captivating talk, we’ll explore the everyday lives of ordinary people during the Second World War – when ration books, gas masks, and handwritten letters were essential tools of survival.
You’ll see how artefacts of the 1940s mirror the functions we now carry in our pockets, all wrapped up in our smartphones. Come along for a fascinating journey that blends history, ingenuity, and a touch of nostalgia—because the past has more in common with the present than you might think