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Air raids book
Ministry of Home Security, 1941, Paper
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23226
Title
Air raids book
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This guide was published to prepare the British public to the risks and precautions that were essential for the survival of an air raid. The book was incredibly popular and sold over a million copies within a short time of being published. The book has descriptions of how to build your own air raid shelter, first aid advice and lighting restrictions amongst other areas of defence.
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Ministry of Home Security
Date
1941
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12 x 18 cm
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Paper
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Museum of Edinburgh
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