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The Wardens of Edinburgh, Householder's A.R.P. Guide
Unknown, 1942, Promotional material, Reproduction
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The Wardens of Edinburgh, Householder's A.R.P. Guide
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Item no
21889
Title
The Wardens of Edinburgh, Householder's A.R.P. Guide (front cover)
Description
The front cover of a fundraising magazine sold in aid of Spitfire Week. The magazine was produced by the Air Raid Prevention Wardens of Edinburgh and was sold for threepence or more. It contained useful information and advice for citizens on how to cope with being at war. The picture shows a spitfire plane flying over an Edinburgh skyline.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1942
Size
24.2 x 18.4 cm
Type
Promotional material
;
Reproduction
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
During World War II many men and women were recruited to groups to form Britain's civil defence. The aim was to ensure that Britain would be prepared in the event of an enemy attack on home soil. 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.
Exhibitions with this item
Whose Town? Edinburgh during the Second World War
Whose Town? Charles Boog Watson
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