Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Vintage Ladybird

A Collection of Vintage Ladybird History and Science Work Cards and The Story of Saint Paul Booklet A substantial collection of vintage educational ephemera published by Ladybird Books Ltd, formerly Wills & Hepworth Ltd, Loughborough. The collection includes double-sided work cards from the History First Set, History Second Set, and Science Comprehension and Study First Set. The front of each card features a full-colour illustration in the distinctive Ladybird house style, while the reverse provides educational text, comprehension questions titled Do You Remember?, and suggested activities. Historical subjects covered include the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Normans, Tudors, and Stuarts, with specific focus on figures like Robert the Bruce, Sir Francis Drake, and Sir Walter Raleigh. Scientific topics include circuits, electric light, mirrors, air, and jet flight. One card bears a copyright date of 1972. Also included is a softcover booklet titled The Story of Saint Paul from Ladybird Series 522. Each card is marked with the Ladybird logo and publisher details.