The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms in association with The Royal Parks ran a Dig for Victory allotment project in St James’s Park, London from May-September 2007.

As many of you will be aware, Dig for Victory was a WWII campaign to help combat food shortages by promoting the planting of allotments in gardens and on public land. The campaign reflected issues still relevant today, such as access to fresh healthy food, being active and living sustainably.

Schools can have a free 'Dig for Victory: Create an allotment' pack sent to them, produced by The Royal Parks and funded by the Department for Education and Skills Growing Schools programme. The pack has been designed to give all the information needed to create your own Dig for Victory themed allotment.

To receive a pack send your name, job title, school name and address to: royalparks@tmbmailing.com

Alternatively you can download the pack here:
Dig for Victory Teacher's Pack Contents
Dig for Victory Teacher's Pack

Published 21st May 2007, Updated 5th December 2007