What is a gas mask? A gas mask is a mask which is placed over the face to stop the user from breathing in dangerous gasses which may harm them. Why were they used during WW II? During World War I (1914-1918) many soldiers had been badly injured, or killed, when their enemies threw bombs at them which released poisonous fumes when they exploded. During World War II Britain was very worried that these... 

World War II Adolf Hitler, Gas Masks, Identity Cards, Incendiary Bombs, the Blackout, Self-Help Booklets and Rationing Discover the history behind some of the artefacts, which can be found in our “History Boxes for Schools“. Learn more about World War 2  Read More →

Gas Mask Local schools are able to gain valuable knowledge regarding World War 2 and the Victorian era from Lowewood Museum, High Street, Hoddesdon.  Lowewood Museum holds boxes of memorabilia, one full of personal possessions from local residents dating back to World War 2 including a gas mask, ration book, air-raid helmet and a recipe book.  The other contains Victorian artefacts dating back to...