Civil Defence Inspection by PM Mr Winston Churchill

Category

Library Item

Item no

21102

Title

Civil Defence Inspection by the Prime Minister Mr Winston Churchill, Castle Esplanade, 12th October 1942

Description

Members of the various groups formed during the Second World War for the purpose of civil defence line up for inspection by the Prime Minister on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. Representatives of the different groups stand waiting in rows alongside various vehicles. A crowd is gathered to watch.

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1942

Size

34.6 x 25.6 cm

Type

Photograph

This image is from the collections of the Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage, formerly the Museum of Fire at Lauriston Place.

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.

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