Easter Under Fire: A WWII Home Front Experience at Bodmin Keep

This weekend, Bodmin Keep: Cornwall’s Army Museum is inviting the public to step back in time and experience Easter as it was during the tumultuous years of the Second World War in Britain.

The event, set to take place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April, from 10.00am to 4.00pm, promises a unique glimpse into the past, focusing on the daily lives of those on the home front.

A Glimpse into Wartime Life

Pam and Laura, known collectively as The Home Front Kitchen Girls, will be your guides to discovering what life was like during these trying times. They will share insights into the challenges and adjustments faced by families, from rationing and house-keeping to laundry and enduring air-raids. The event is not just an educational opportunity but a chance to reflect on the resilience and ingenuity of the British people during the war.

Easter ‘On the Ration’

Easter during the Second World War was markedly different from the celebration we know today, with strict rationing affecting every aspect of life, including holiday festivities. The Home Front Kitchen Girls will spill the beans on how Easter was celebrated ‘on the ration’, offering a fascinating look at how people managed to maintain the spirit of the season despite shortages and hardships.

Free to Attend

The museum is offering this enlightening experience free of charge, welcoming everyone to come and explore this significant part of British history. It’s a rare opportunity to engage directly with the past and understand more about the everyday realities faced by those who lived through the war years on the British home front.

A Weekend of Learning and Reflection

Bodmin Keep’s event is set to be a weekend of learning, reflection, and appreciation for the strength shown by the British people during one of the most challenging periods in their history. Visitors will leave with a deeper understanding of the impact of the war on domestic life and the unbreakable spirit of those who lived through it.

This educational event at Bodmin Keep is a must-attend for history enthusiasts, families, and anyone interested in learning about the British home front during the Second World War. Join Pam and Laura this weekend for a journey back in time and discover the true meaning of Easter ‘on the ration’.