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A letter dated 1939, in reply to Boog Watson
Unknown, 1939, Document
A letter dated 1939, in reply to Boog Watson
A letter dated 1939, in reply to Boog Watson
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Item no
20997
Title
A letter dated 30 December 1939, in reply to Boog Watson
Description
A handwritten letter Mr Charles Boog Watson, air raid warden apologising for light showing from window during blackout.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1939
Size
17.7 x 12.8 cm
Type
Document
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
This item was digitised as part of the Whose Town? project, an educational resource for schools. Unique archival material was gathered together to create a snapshot of a person's life at a particular point in Edinburgh's history.
Air Raid Warden, Charles Boog Watson donated his detailed log books and correspondence to Edinburgh City Libraries giving us a unique snapshot of ARP duties and an insight into Edinburgh at war.
During the Second World War the British government ordered a complete blackout. People had to ensure that no light was visible at night, in order not to provide clues to bombers. It was the job of air raid wardens like Charles Boog Watson, to ensure that the blackout rules were adhered to.
This image has been altered to protect the identities of named individuals.
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Whose Town? Charles Boog Watson
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