CHILDREN from a Verwood school visited Nothe Fort in Weymouth to learn more about the Second World War.
Pupils from Hillside Community First School travelled to the historical site to experience what life was like in the 1940s.
Dressed as evacuees, the children took part in a number of role plays to bring the topic to life. They found out what it was like to be a wartime schoolchild, went shopping with ration books, and even took cover from an air-raid in an Anderson shelter.
After the trip, one parent brought in a collection of wartime memorabilia to show the children, including a 1940s American army jeep. Also on display were military uniforms, a wind-up record player and a de-commissioned rifle.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here