Stockton Libraries Reminiscence Catalogue: Reminiscence involves the discussion of past activities, events and experiences. It can

be delivered on an intimate one to one basis or in a group setting. Using the aid of prompts such as photographs, familiar items from

the past and music reminiscence is an informal, light hearted and fun way of unlocking memories and encouraging people to talk.

Stockton Library Service has a wonderful collection of objects and games which can be used for reminiscence sessions. To help those

who need a little support or inspiration to deliver the sessions, there are themed packs. Each pack contains a list of suggested books

related to the theme, a list of appropriate objects, background information, points of interest and photos.

All the work is done, using the pack, you simply decide what you are going to focus on and collect the books and objects you would

like to use. Up to ten objects can be borrowed at any one time and service is completely free of charge.

For more information contact Mobile Library Services either by phone: 01642 528045 or email: mobilelibrary.services@stockton.gov.uk

1. The Home Front: Documents relating to life in Britain, 1939-1945 (Winslow) x 4 - Cardboard wallets (index on cover) containing reproductions of various wartime documents e.g. newspaper pages, posters, Identity card, letters, ration books and evacuation labels

2. Children in War: Documents relating to the British home front, 1939-1945 (Winslow) x 4 - Cardboard wallets (index on cover) containing reproductions of items relating to childhood in Britain during the Second World War e.g. children’s letters, telegram, diary, evacuation plan and posters

3. The History of Stockton and Thornaby in Maps published by the Cleveland & Teesside Local History Society - Plastic packet containing large booklet and 21 maps covering the period from 1705-1964

4. Posters from the Home Front 1939-1945 (Imperial War Museum) x 2 - Large cardboard folder containing 9 posters

5. Household Treasures (Winslow): Cellophane pack of 13 shaped postcards of household items from the 1920s to 1960s

6. Nursery Favourites: shaped postcards of toys from the 1920s to 1960s

7. Reminiscence Grocery cards: Cellophane packet containing 24 shaped grocery postcards

8. 13 A3 assorted pictures and covers from magazines, newspaper and pattern books

9. Set of 9 Black and White photographs from the Stockton area

10. Chamber pot

11. Children in War (Imperial War Museum). Set of 6 photograph postcards

12. Clothing Book: Reproduction of clothing coupons book

13. General Ration Book: Reproduction of a ration book

14. 12 laminated postcards of British Posters. Second World War (Imperial War Museum)

15. Evening Standard May 10 1940. Laminated facsimile of front and back pages

16. Boys swimsuit: Red woollen, hand knitted swimsuit

17. Seaside Tin Bucket. Tobar, Norfolk

18. Posser: Wooden handle, copper base

19. Gas Attack Warning Rattle

20. 4 boxed stiff collars in a leather collar box, 1940s

21. Nylons: One packet of seamed stockings. Eterna, Callzificio Nazionale

22. Coins. Plastic packet containing; one penny x 2, half penny x 2 sixpence x 1 three pence x 1 farthing x 1 half crown x 1

23. Tennis Racquet

24. Carpet beater

25. Glenferrie Reminiscence Box; Suspender, nappy pin, pipe cleaner, lamp wick, currency, postcard, nit comb, elastic, thimble, liquorice root, soother, beaded jug cover, darning mushroom, mousetrap, washing blue bag, shaving brush, fly paper, hairnet, mothballs, tea strainer, marbles, dolly peg, hairy string, household soap

26. Reminiscing 1960’s to 1990’s Board Game. For 2 to 4 players

27. Electric Copper Kettle

28. Hairdryer - bakerlite, Ormond (Brown)

29. Candlestick holder - Enamel plated (Blue)

30. Candlestick holder - Enamel plated (Red)

31. Blackbird pie vent - Black, ceramic, shaped like bird

32. Ever ready razor in plastic case

33. Tubular soap holder - Cromium plated

34. Dominoes in wooden box x2

35. No. 90B Swift Hair Clipper in box

36. Fireside Companion Set

37. Box Brownie Camera

38. Stars and Stripes Poster

39. Toys from the 1950’s and 1960’s Poster collection

40. Mickey Mouse Teddy

41. Garden spray (Brass)

42. Gas Iron and stand - Clarks Store Co Ltd No. 375, Fairy Prince (green) 43. Blue gas iron - Clarks Store Co Ltd, No. 375, Fairy Prince (Blue) 44. Flat Iron

45. Picture Puzzles; Say what you see

46. ReFraze 50/60’s Pop Edition

47. Washboard

48. Bakerlite Radio - Masteradio (Brown)

49. Smell Boxes 14 bottles: Lily of the Valley, Lavender, Carnation, Hyacinth, Pear Drops, Marzipan, Blackpool Rock, New Cut Grass, the Dentist, Germolene, Apple, Leather, Lemon Juice, Rose,

50. Wooden Box of Toys (Winslow); Skipping Rope, Quoits, Table Skittles, Yo-yo, Tic Tac Toe, Picksticks, Whip and Top, Cup and Ball, Diablo

51. Packet of pocket size dominoes -Waddingtons

52. Cadbury’s Milk Tray Chocolates Tin

53. Oxo Cubes Tin

54. White cotton child’s nightgown x2

55. White cotton adult’s nightgown

56. Beetle Game, Retro Games

57. You Must Remember This CD

58. The Best Sixties Album in the World Ever CD

59. Imperial War Museum Publications - Catalogue 2002

60. The Winslow Quiz Book

61. We’ll Meet Again a musical tribute to the war years performed by the original artists Compact Disc

62. Ringtons tea van ceramic money box

63. Group work Activities - the resource manual for everyone working with elderly people. Group work with the elderly - principles and practice. Part A Creative ideas - an activity organiser’s handbook. Part B

64. Assorted Children’s Comics; Roy of the Rovers December 1988, Bunty for Girls summer special 1972, Tammy February 1971, Whizzer and Chips April 1978, The Dandy November 1984

65. Pocket Quiz Book 1 by Karen Hitchcow (A Winslow Group Activity) Themed questions 66. Pocket Quiz Book 2 by Karen Hitchcow (A Winslow Group Activity) Themed questions 67. Pocket Quiz Book 3 by Karen Hitchcow (A Winslow Group Activity) Themed questions

68. I Remember, I Remember…Favourite Poems by Joan Duce - Large Print

69. Reminiscence Social and Creative Activities with Older People in care by Roger Sim

70. Develop an activities programme - A practical guide for nurses working with older people by Theresa Briscoe

71. Musical Quiz, Winslow - CD can be used as a formal quiz or informally with groups in discussion and reminiscence

72. The Reminiscence Quiz Book 1930 to 60s by Mike Sherman

73. Language Word Activities by Judith Queenborough - a practical manual of language based games and quizzes for groups

74. Creative Group work with Elderly People, Drama by Madeline Anderson-Warren - includes assessment information, activities and information

75. The Reminiscence Puzzle Book 1930’s to 1980s by Robin Dynes

76. Assorted Children’s Card Games, Happy Families, Beat your Neighbours, Fireman’s Rummy Add’em, Donkey

77. Quiz Book for groups - Famous People by Ted Payne edited by Robin Dynes. A Winslow Photocopy Resource

78. Gentle Exercise and Movement For Frail People by Myfanwy Hook, Winslow - Booklet and card pack

79. Treasured Memories: the game that brings fond memories flooding back . Bicester: Winslow Press, 1998

80. Musical Bingo - includes cd of 80 songs (game). Sing along songs from the 30’s,40s and 50’s

81. Orientation - A memory activity board game. Mike Markey (Past Times)

82. Quiz Box 1, Winslow - contains general knowledge questions and answers

83. Quiz Box 2, Winslow - contains general knowledge questions and answers

84. Nostalgia Famous Faces, Winslow Press - A photo pack for group work with elderly people

85. Memory Joggers 1940 - 1989. Royalty - 50 years of memories with people and events that have touched our lives. Winslow - Booklet and photo pack for work with elderly people

86. Memory Joggers 1940 - 1989. Entertainers - 50 years of memories with people and events that have touched our lives. Winslow - Booklet and photo pack for work with elderly people

87. Vacuation Card Game - Replica pack of cards/game from 1939 (produced by British Heritage Ltd)

88. Lifetimes, Age Exchange Reminiscence Resources. White boxed set containing a handbook of memories and ideas to use with the Age Reminiscence Photographs (also included)

89. Tell me a story (Winslow) - Pack of small blue cards containing questions, prompts and topics to stimulate memory and encourage discussion

90. Nostalgia Banner Headlines (Winslow Press) - Boxed photo pack, reproductions of original newspaper headlines from 1910 1950

91. Green Stamp Saver Book, Co-op Savings Stamp Book

92. Reminiscence Bingo

93. Nostalgia the game that recalls the past 2+ players over 16

94. Reminiscing: Remembering the movies of the 1940’s through the 1990’s. 2 to 4 players or teams

95. Bygone Faces jigsaws 6 boxes

96. Shoes: Lady's c1940s with utility mark

97. Word Games and Puzzles 1900’s to 1990’s

98. Waddingtons Lexicon the wonder Game

99. Playing cards

100. Sing Along, choruses from Old Time Variety; Song from World War II, and traditional Folk Songs

101. The way we were in the 1940’s. Memorable memories of the 1940’s Compact Disc

102. Sounds nostalgic; Voices from the 40s and 50s CD

103. Sounds Nostalgic, Radio theme tunes from the 40s and 50s CD

104. Children in War. Documents relating to the British Home Front 1939 - 45

104. Children in War. Documents relating to the British Home Front 1939 - 45

105. News from the Home Front Photographs newspaper articles and documents

106. Victorian Toys: photo pack

107. Victorian Children: photo pack

108. World War Two soundbites on CD x3

109. Box for soda

110. 2 Boys Annuals, Eagle Annual No.7 and The Big Book of Sports 1957

111. Cowboy outfit c1960’s, boy’s

112. Skipping rope

113. Roll-on, 1950’s

114. Butter pats (a pair of)

115. Dolly Blues

116. Dinky toys and matchbox toys of 1940’s/50’s

117. Wooden pegs 2 different types

118. Combinations, female, woollen, 1940’s

119. Hot water bottle, stone

120. Bean slicer

121. Bra 1940’s/1950’s

122. Socks, children’s’, 1940’s with utility mark

123. Set of large laminated photographs taken from the Remembering Thornaby collection

124. Selection of reminiscence postcards

125. Hand mirror

126. Victory In Europe Experience from D Day to the Destruction of the Third Reich. Book contains rare removable documents, memorabilia and audio cd of first-hand accounts

127. Petrol ration book

128. Spill holder and spills, 1950’s

129. Hand for drying gloves – 1940’s/50’s replica

130. Ice bucket, 1960’s, plastic, pineapple shaped

131. Plastic Quickmix food shaker/mixer 1950’s

132. Horlicks mixer, glass and steel

133. Baby’s bottle, glass, double ended

134. Ink bottle

135. Coffin Bank, 1950’s clockwork original

136. Gyroscope toy in working order in original box

137. Set of 4 WW2 propaganda posters (Imperial War Museum)

138. Hornby clockwork train set in original box, 1940’s, working

139. Telephone, 1950’s, Bakelite

140. Ration Platter, WW2, resin reproduction food. Ration Platter, Teacher’s guide

141. Nightie, Wincyette, 1940’s

142. Child’s frock (party) & knickers, 1940’s, hand smocked

143. Coat and Mini Dress, late 1960’s, Marlborough

144. Dress (mini) 1960’s, kaftan cotton print

145. Cap, man’s flat, 1940’s

146. Hat, bowler

147. Hat, ladies 1940’s / 1950’s

148. Hat, ladies, 1960’s

149. Hat, lady’s, early 1940’s

150. Hats ladies (2) 1950’s

151. Top 20 hits of the 50’s 3 cd set

152. Cool Guys and Great Gals: 100 crooner classics. 4 cd set

153. My life Story: a booklet for guidance on how to develop memories and facts into personalised autobiographies. These should only be used for help and support for those doing reminiscence activities and not written in

154. Bus Tickets, 1950’s

155. Hits of 1920 CD of original recordings

156. Hits of 1950 CD of original recordings

157. Pansonic RX-D26 Portable Stereo CD system

158. Wicker hampers

159. Large blue ‘Crown Luggage’ suitcase

160. Wicker shopping basket (Oval shape)

161. Newspaper Posters

162. Memory Games for Groups Robin Dynes

163. Groupwork Activities, Danny Walsh Speechmark

164. The Memory Box, Robin Dynes

165. Marguerite Patten’s Book of Cakes and Baking

166. People of the Great War : shaping the modern world : - London : Imperial War Museum, 2008 CD, 1 DVD

167. Hairdryer

168. News from the Home front. Photographs, Manchester Evening News front pages and suggested activities

169. 3 Ration Books photographs

170. Program from the Globe Theatre, Stockton Babes in the Wood

171. Automobile Touring Association, Touring Wallet

172. The Ration Book Diet

173. The 1900s [reminiscence collection],Lewes: Ammonite, 2008 reminiscence collection - (Britain in pictures)

174. The 1910s [reminiscence collection], Lewes: Ammonite, 2008 reminiscence collection - (Britain in pictures)

175. The 1920s [reminiscence collection], Lewes: Ammonite, 2008 reminiscence collection - (Britain in pictures)

176. The 1930s [reminiscence collection], Lewes: Ammonite, 2008 reminiscence collection - (Britain in pictures)

177. The 1940s [reminiscence collection], Lewes: Ammonite, 2008 reminiscence collection - (Britain in pictures)

178. The 1950s [reminiscence collection], Lewes: Ammonite, 2008 reminiscence collection - (Britain in pictures)

179. The 1960s [reminiscence collection], Lewes: Ammonite, 2008 reminiscence collection - (Britain in pictures)

180. The 1970s [reminiscence collection], Lewes: Ammonite, 2008 reminiscence collection - (Britain in pictures)

181. The 1980s [reminiscence collection], Lewes: Ammonite, 2008 reminiscence collection - (Britain in pictures)

182. The 1990s [reminiscence collection], Lewes: Ammonite, 2008 reminiscence collection - (Britain in pictures)

183. Song lyrics (without music) titles include “Daddy Wouldn’t buy me a bow wow”, “Waiting at the church” Ask and we will print copies for you.

184. Potato Masher

185. Washing tongs

186. Colander

187. Sieve

188. Vacuum Flask

189. Pastry Cutters

190. Pyrex oven ware

191. Cookery Books x2. Part A: Tempting Recipes, Practical Gas Cookery McDougall’s Puddings and Pies, Be Ro, Trex Cookery Part B: Atora Suet Recipe Book, Woman’s Weekly Dairy Book, Robertsons Mincemeat Recipe The New Herring Book, National Mark Recipes

192. Good Old days Song Lyrics (without music). Ask and we will print copies for you

193. The Black-out book complied by Evelyn August. 101 black out nights entertainment

194. Toys from the 80s: Photo pack [Reminiscence] - TTS 11x A4 sheets with photos of toys. With explanatory leaflet

195. Toys from the 70’s. Photo pack [Reminiscence] - TTS 11 x A4 sheets with photos of toys with explanatory leaflet

196. Toy’s from the 60’s. Photo pack [Reminiscence] - TTS 11 x A4 sheets with photos of toys with explanatory leaflet

197. Toy’s from the 50’s. Photo pack [Reminiscence] - TTS 11x A4 sheets with photos of toys with explanatory leaflet

198. Toy’s from the 40’s. Photo .pack [Reminiscence] - TTS 11 x A4 sheets with photos of toys with explanatory leaflet

199. Toy’s from the 30’s. Photo pack [Reminiscence] . - TTS 11 x A4 sheets with photos of toys with explanatory leaflet

200. Victorian wooden spade: [Reminiscence]

201. Identity Card

202. Victorian Children’s Toys Collection in box with explanatory leaflet a) Slate and pencil x4. b) Dip pen and copy book. c) Swing toy (2 toys). d) Top and whip e) Cup and ball. f) Yo Yo. g) Skipping rope

h) Pick Up Sticks. i) Diablo, j) Five stones

203. Metal Hoop and Stick or Gird & Cleek

204. Premium Tea Quarter Pound box

205. Tate and Lyle granulated sugar: 2lb box

206. World War II Ration food in box cheese, butter, lard, egg ,red meat and bacon

207. Gas mask and bag

208. Hobby Horse

209. Humming top

210. Anderson Shelter Pack: Hurricane Lantern;

Potty; Tea can; Jumper, mittens, balaclava; Dried egg can; skimmed milk can; Airplane spotter's cards; Newspaper poster; Home Front pack (Ration book; tickets, wartime cookery, household repairs leaflet; Dig for victory leaflet x2, War on disease leaflet, War Emergency information and instruction leaflet, Salvage leaflet, Chart of war gases, 11 cigarette cards

211. Manual Typewriter

212. Wool Spinners (2)

213. World War 2 toys contents model boat, blow football, cotton reel tanks, knock down wooden ship, five stones, dressing dolls, gun noise maker, parachutes, model spitfire, elastic band target shooter, clompers, model tank

214. Evacuation suitcase

215. Postcard Century 2000 cards and their messages book

216. Toys of the past a) Jacobs Ladder b) Pop gun wooden c) Cord pull spinning top d) Trapeze man wooden e) Flick book f) Flick book

217. In the garden in pictures - Helen J. Bate. - Pictures to Share, 2008

218. Childhood Days in pictures - Pictures to Share, 2011

219. A funny old world in pictures - edited by Helen J. Bate. - Pictures to Share, 2008

220. Beside the seaside in pictures - edited by Helen J. Bate. - Pictures to Share, 2008

221. Pets in pictures - Helen J. Bate. - Pictures to Share, 2009

222. Travelling in pictures - Helen J Bate. - Pictures to Share, 2009

223. Shopping in pictures - edited by Helen J Bate. - Peckforton : Pictures to Share, 2009

224. A sporting life in pictures - edited by Helen J. Bate. - Pictures to Share, 2008

225. Family life in pictures - edited by Helen J Bate . - Pictures to Share, 2010

226. Women’s Work in pictures – edited by Helen J Bate – Pictures to Share 2006

227. Childhood in pictures. Celebrates in words and pictures some of the joys and magic of childhood

228. The Countryside in Pictures – edited by Helen J Bate Pictures to Share 2006

229. Bate, Helen - Book therapy in dementia care .Pictures to Share, 2010

230. Christening gown

231. Woman's life July 25 1931.No 1014 Reminiscence Collection with holiday needlework supplement - 48 page magazine

232. Fortune telling by tea cups:, London : Aldine Publishing page booklet . - (Aldine Home series)

233. Royal Family Jigsaw The Queen's Silver Jubilee 1 500 piece puzzle

234. Coronation souvenir jigsaw: Reminiscence collection. - Over 250 pieces

235. Tetley Tea folk music stars Archie (Gaffer's nephew) figurine: Greenford : Lyons Tetley

236. Tetley Tea folk music stars Gaffer figurine: Greenford : Lyons Tetley

237. Decades discussion cards 50s& 60s . - Milton Keynes Speechmark, 2011

238. Famous faces & events: talking & remembering / I . - Brackley Speechmark, 2007 cards

239. Winslow quiz book a Speechmark social activity manual Bicester : 2010

240. Cropley,Marylyn - The art activity manual: a group work resource Bicester : Speechmark, 2004

241. The non-competitive activity book Robin Dynes - Bicester : Speechmark, 2003 (A Speechmark photocopy group work resource)

242. The activity and reminiscence yearbook Speechmark, 2012 - 1 CD-Rom

243. Gramophone Records (in a Leslie Brown bag, local shop) 2 45 rpm records 9 78 rpm records

244. Robinsons (local shop) original paper bag

245. Suitcase

246. Rag rug making tool

247. Rarities [sound recording] a selection of unique and unusual recordings

248. Kettle electric

249. Mincer

250. Iron

251. Picnic basket complete with cutlery and plastic crockery and boxes

252. Nestle Reminiscence pack

253. Robert Opie Scrapbooks x8; The Victorian Scrapbook; The Edwardian Scrapbook; The 1910’s Scrapbook; The 1920’s Scrapbook x2; The 1930’s Scrapbook; The Wartime Scrapbook x4; The 1950’s Scrapbook x 4; The 1960’s Scrapbook; The Royal Scrapbook x 2

254. For the Record Rock and Roll Trivia Game

255. Open all Hours 2x500 jigsaws

256. The Age of Steam jigsaw sight and sound Puzzles. 1 CD, 4x250 puzzles

257. Happy Days, Sidmouth 1000 piece jigsaw

258. Family Bingo Heritage Toys and Games

259. 100 Years of Football

260. 100 Years of Fashion Twentieth Century in Pictures

261. 50 years of British Pop Twentieth Century in Pictures

262. No1 Hit singles of the 1950’s

263. Kudos Soap Flakes 7IIb bag Nottingham Boots Pure Co.

264. 4 Programs from the Hippodrome Stockton-on-Tees

265. Toasting Fork

266. Sugar Tongs

267. Memory Game

268. Too Late to Learn to Drive Dementia visual perception and the meaning of pictures

269. Proverbs and Sayings. Pictures to Share

270. Knitting Bag with contents

271. Speedweve Lancashire’s smallest loom

272. Safety First on the road

273. 50 Golden Greats Penny Lane

274. Legends CD Nat King Cole Billie Holiday Bing Crosby Peggy Lee

275. Grater

276. Scrapbook of recipes

277. Memorable Events from 1950’s Poster

278. Old Pennies 240 pennies = £1.0.0. pre decimalisation

279. Remember When: Issue 13 Issue 28 Issue 29 Issue 98 Issue 14 Issue 30 Issue 101 Issue 17 Issue 31 Issue 103 Issue 20 Issue 32 Issue 104 Issue 21 Issue 33 Issue 33 Issue 24 Issue 35 Issue 105 Issue 26 Issue 63 Issue 112 Issue 27 Issue 71

280. A Chronicle of Cleveland Part 2 1889 - 1908 Part 3 1909 - 1928 Part 4 1929 - 1948 Part 5 1949 - 1968 Part 6 1969 - 1990

281. The Best of Remember When

282. Assorted Magazines/ Papers Newspapers Ranging from 1913 to 1993 Northern Weekly, The Sphere, Picture Post, Illustrated, Radio Times, Woman’s Weekly & more...

283. Reel to Reel tape recorder

284. Photographs from the Francis Frith Collection

285. Going Out 1950’s Style Gentleman’s Handkerchief, Shaving Set Earrings, Cufflinks, Armbands Doily, Compact, Avon Loose Powder, Ladies leather gloves, Dressing Table Set brush comb and mirror,

Vanity Set for the dressing table, Rollers, Picture

Collection

286. Themed packs put together to help you run a reminiscence session, specially designed with hints, tips, information and notes relevant to the subject. Fashion Memories, School Days, Family Memories, Christmas Memories, Holiday Memories

287. Schools Resource Pack; Camera, Telephone, Potty, Hot Water Bottle, Glenferrie Reminiscence Collection Box, Shaving Kit, Carpet Beater, Old Pennies

288. Cut glass cake stand

289. Ration Books World War Two, includes butter token book, supplement clothing coupon

290. Solid Fuel Cooker

291. Sugar Cube Tongs

292. War time Posters x6

293. G&C Cookery Book

294. Life at the ICI Book: Memories of working at ICI Billingham

295. Reader’s Digest - Life on the Home Front Book

296. Evening Gazette - Teesside at War: A pictorial account, 1939 - 1945 by Malcolm Race.

297. The Secret Life of the Queen Part 1 and Part 2 Daily Mail