These types of items, along with children’s toys, household remedies and quilts, all from the late 19th and early 20th century, are on exhibit at the museum. Housework in 19th-century America ...

In the olden days, lots of children had to make their own toys and games because often there wasn't a shop to buy them from. Why don't you try and make your own toy? Acknowledgements.

Dateline: September 18, 1948: An exhibition of olden day toys and dolls at Abbey House, Kirkstall ended up drawing hundreds of people. Leeds news you can trust since 1890. Sign In.

It’s a question that neatly illustrates the premise of Ian Hislop’s new BBC2 series on the tricks and treats of history. “Mention the Olden Days to any child and they’ll know exactly what ...