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Air raids book

Ministry of Home Security, 1941, Paper
Air raids book
Air raids book
Air raids book
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Item no
23226
Title
Air raids book
Description
This guide was published to prepare the British public to the risks and precautions that were essential for the survival of an air raid. The book was incredibly popular and sold over a million copies within a short time of being published. The book has descriptions of how to build your own air raid shelter, first aid advice and lighting restrictions amongst other areas of defence.
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Date
1941
Size
12 x 18 cm
Type
Paper
Location
Museum of Edinburgh