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: [email protected]
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
68. I Remember, I Remember…Favourite Poems by
Joan Duce - Large Print
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
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;
211. Manual Typewriter
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
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
275. Grater
Nat King Cole
Billie Holiday
Bing Crosby
Peggy Lee
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 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
Issue 98
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
283. Reel to Reel tape recorder
Ranging from 1913 to 1993
Northern Weekly, The Sphere, Picture Post,
Illustrated, Radio Times, Woman’s Weekly &
more...
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