CHILDREN from Liphook Infant School played history detectives during a visit to Haslemere Museum.

They compared their own modern toys with toys made in the 1960s and ’70s as well as older samples from the museum - dating back almost 100 years.

Children were thrilled as they explored and played with some of these old toys, many of which required effort and skill to work, such as catching the ball in the cup, throwing iron hoops and activating spinning tops. 

Children also used their science skills to sort toys by the materials they were made from – with most modern toys made from plastic.

The oldest toys were made from wood, like a handmade World War I tank, or fabrics - such as the rag doll.

They found some toys appeared in each era, such as teddy bears, which were well loved so that it was hard to tell which were the youngest.

Children also had a great time looking around the museum after their workshop.

Executive headteacher Michele Frost, told The Herald: “It is such an enjoyable experience for the children to visit this museum and to see all the old toys – I am sure they will remember this for a very long time.”