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Receipt from Equipment Officer
1942, Document
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Receipt from Equipment Officer
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20999
Title
Receipt from Equipment Officer, listing ARP equipment returned by Boog Watson
Description
A handwritten note confirming receipt of equipment from Mr Boog Watson, air warden. Amongst the equipment listed is a steel helmet, respiration, haversack, whistle and armband.
Date
1942
Size
21.7 x 12.0 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.
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