# Event Details - **Event Name**: Reflections of War & Society in Miniature: Lead Toy Soldiers from 1900-1960 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Come examine and explore the history of some of the toy soldier sets you might have only seen in shop windows!About this EventPart of What was on sale in toy shops for Christmas 1939? According to the Illustrated London News, the toy in ‘great demand’ was a collection of lead figurines forming ‘a miniature home defence unit, complete with A.A. guns, balloon barrage, and Anderson shelter’This is a group-based object-handling workshop where participants will have the chance to examine some of the toy soldier sets that they might have seen in shop windows from 1900 to 1960.We will discuss how these toys were made, who made them, and what implicit messages they contain.---This event is part of the 2026 Spring Fling: About Time. For full programme details and bookings, please visit our collection.This event is free, but ticketed.You will be provided with one drink on arrival, while stocks last.If you have any access requirements, please contact ARCEngage@Glasgow.ac.uk. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/42800400-1950-11f1-873b-83c228c2ac97-rimg-w600-h740-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glasgow/reflections-of-war-and-society-in-miniature-lead-toy-soldiers-from-1900-1960/100001984476625006 - **Event Categories**: Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Glasgow - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow - **lat**: 55.87168549999999 - **long**: -4.295595499999999 - **full address**: Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Reflections of War & Society in Miniature: Lead Toy Soldiers from 1900-1960 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a803896bc80b40a3832917d34771c18142635ad5e6c0e9626e149bae6b523a40-rimg-w1200-h565-dcd9d5c2-gmir.jpg?v=1772796888 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Reflections of War & Society in Miniature: Lead Toy Soldiers from 1900-1960 being held? - **A:** Reflections of War & Society in Miniature: Lead Toy Soldiers from 1900-1960 takes place on Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow, 11 Chapel Lane, Glasgow, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Reflections of War & Society in Miniature: Lead Toy Soldiers from 1900-1960? - **A:** Reflections of War & Society in Miniature: Lead Toy Soldiers from 1900-1960 is organized by The ARC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Reflections of War & Society in Miniature: Lead Toy Soldiers from 1900-1960 is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glasgow, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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