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Air Raid Wardens Inspection, WW2
Unknown, 1942, Photograph
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Air Raid Wardens Inspection, WW2
Air Raid Wardens Inspection, WW2
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21101
Title
Prime Minister Mr Winston Churchill at an Air Raid Precautions Wardens Inspection, Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh
Description
Air Raid Wardens, recruited for civil defence during the Second World War, line up for inspection. The wardens are both male and female and dressed in uniform and helmets. Winston Churchill wears a double-breasted coast and a top hat. He carries a walking stick. He is accompanied by the Chief Constable who wears police uniform and the Lord Provost, Sir William Young Darling who is dressed in military uniform. There are houses in the background.
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Unknown
Date
1942
Size
15.4 x 11.1 cm
Type
Photograph
This image is from the collections of the
Museum of Fire
at Lauriston Place, Edinburgh.
During World War II many men and women were recruited to groups to form Britain's civil defence. These people included air raid wardens, home guard, nurses and fire fighters. The aim was to ensure that Britain would be prepared in the event of an enemy attack. The ARP (Air Raid Precautions) was formed in 1937. Their job was to help people reach air raid shelters, help out in the event of an emergency, and to supervise the blackout.
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