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ARP Diary volume 1, pages 140 - 141
1940, Document
ARP Diary volume 1, pages 140 - 141
ARP Diary volume 1, pages 140 - 141
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Title
ARP Diary volume 1, pages 140 - 141
Description
Handwritten page from the 1940 diary of Charles Boog Watson, who was an air warden in Edinburgh during the Second World War. These pages detail various patrols made by Boog Watson and a fire that took place at a bonded store.
Date
1940
Size
20.5 x 25.6 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 World War II many men and women were recruited to groups to form Britain's civil defence. These people included air raid wardens, nurses and fire fighters. The aim was to ensure that Britain would be prepared in the event of an enemy attack. The A.R.P. (Air Raid Precautions) was formed in 1937. Their job was to help people reach air raid shelters, assist in the event of an emergency, and to supervise the blackout.
This image has been altered to protect the identities of named individuals.
This is an excerpt:
Sunday 29 September 1940
5.00am., Wakened by my daughter, E, who had been roused by gun fire. Went out, great fire south of Roseburn Church. Patrolled my district and shelter, and went down to Russell Road-flames and smoke behind railway.
8am. Went down to investigate, as far as to foot of Coffin Lane. Bonded stores, Caledonian Distillery blazing. Fire engines working hoses &c. Street barred.
8.00pm. Sirens. Went by Succoth Place & Gardens to Wardens' post. Wardens gathered there. "Raiders past" at 9.21pm. Discharged 21.15.
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