A 1930s wooden train, an original set of scrabble, and a cash register with shillings and pence were some of the items which came through Cheney School's doors at the Rumble Museum's Collection afternoon yesterday.
The Museum of Oxford was there with a range of artefacts to display too, and Ms Gersh, data manager, brought some of the toys she had designed in an earlier career as a toy designer! We were also delighted to welcome Bernard Stone, an alumnus from the Cheney Technical School in the 1950s who brought an impressive array of objects. Students, staff and parents were able to explore artefacts and share their stories of childhood. BBC Radio Oxford were also there to speak to people about their experiences of childhood.
A community vote on favourite toys was also held, and lego came out as the winner!
All these stories and objects will slowly begin to be turned into a brand new exhibition about the History of Childhood, which will be displayed in converted old lockers.
The exhibition will be curated by our Museum Council students, with support from the Museum of Oxford, and will be launched later in 2025.
We are still very much open for any donations of toys, games and books from childhood - please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.