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Interesting news · 14 July 2025

Ancient Toys Go on Display in Shetland Museum

Shetland Islands · from shetlandamenity.org

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A new exhibition at Shetland Museum reveals how children in the Neolithic and Iron Age learned through play. Play in the Past showcases miniature stone axes, toy millstones, gaming boards, dice, and even a child’s carved sword.

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