1939 Collection (page 6)

Sandbags to the left, sandbags to the right, and sandbags all around. They are everywhere in Derby. This huge pile is seen against the walls of the Derby Borough Police. 15th September 1939

New recruits to the Derby Auxiliary Fire Brigade watching a fire-drill at Haslams old foundry. 15th September 1939

From town to country - Boys of King Edward VI School, Birmingham, have reassembled at Repton following their evacuation. Here some of them are seen in the streets of the village 15th September 1939

Somewhere in Derbyshire - Carpentry tools, varnish and paints line the walls of the woodwork room of a school in Derbyshire, where children, evacuated from the Manchester district

A wayward barrage balloon is brought under control in the Dean Street area of Derby. 15th October 1939

Housewife Baling waste paper into neat bundle in Derby 15th October 1939 Paper recycling was also important in the Second World War huge demands were put upon British timber stocks

Excavations for air raid shelters at Parkfields Cedars School, Derby. 15th November 1939

Cellars of serval firms in Derby are being rapidly adapted as public air raid shelters. Here is a view of the old wine vaults of Messrs. Alton and Co. Ltd

Black Out Novelty - Mr. A. K. Finchem of the Robin Hood Inn, Alfreton, has hit upon a novel idea of making his car visible after nightfall

First aid inoculations to civilians by St Johns Ambulance chiefs at Hampstead Heath, Golders Hill Park, London. 10th September 1939

A British searchlight crew in action during an air raid training exercise. The crewman at right is turning a wheel connected to a long rod designed to direct the light. 5th November 1939

Reading market just prior to the out-break of World War Two. Circa August 1939

A London County Council school demonstrates an evacuation prior to the out-break of World War two, 29th August 1939

The opening of a Y. M. C. A canteen in Torquay. Circa 1939
The opening of a Y.M.C.A canteen in Torquay. Circa 1939

East End Ritz hotel, two women sitting on sand bags waving to the camera. 8th September 1939

A. R. P. Mr C W Milsom Lofting Road Barnsbury (London), is an artist
A.R.P. Mr C W Milsom Lofting Road Barnsbury (London), is an artist. His art is garden decoration. For years his gardens have been famous in Barnsbury. Then along came A.R.P. and Mr

9. 2-inch howitzer and gun crew during a practise shoot at the School of Artillery at
9.2-inch howitzer and gun crew during a practise shoot at the School of Artillery at Larkhill, Wiltshire. 11th October 1939

Parade assembles at Rock-A-Nore Hastings, East Sussex, England. 23rd April 1939

Waiting for his boat to go out, John Woodward of Fulham complete in naval rig-out. Hyde Park, London. 12th September 1939

Men preparing part of London defence. 15th September 1939

Women kitting comforts for the forces of the British Legion, Brixham District of Torbay in the county of Devon, south-west of England. Circa 1939

Admiralty building from horse guards Parade, Whitehall in central London. 8th November 1939

Britain prepares for searching positions deep in the ground in a London park. 1st September 1939

Men of the Royal Berkshire Regiment doubling for the opening game on this Daily Mirror dartboard. 19th October 1939

A. P. R new ambulance presentation, Torbay, Devon. 27th November 1939
A.P.R new ambulance presentation, Torbay, Devon. 27th November 1939

Our picture showing the A. R. P exercise at Bethnal Green, East London
Our picture showing the A.R.P exercise at Bethnal Green, East London. 10th November 1939

Woolworths in Reading prior to the out break of World War Two. Circa August 1939

Members of the A. R. P. Auxiliary Fire Service and Territorial Army seen here on a
Members of the A.R.P. Auxiliary Fire Service and Territorial Army seen here on a National Services parade at Hastings Pier. 23rd April 1939

Inspection of 155th Butt of 52nd A. A Regiment R. A by General Viscount (stick under arm
Inspection of 155th Butt of 52nd A.A Regiment R.A by General Viscount (stick under arm) 15th June 1939

The second intake of Militiamen and the remainder of the first batch who were due to be called up in July 1939 seen here reporting for duty

The crowds in Downing-street last night as Britains Foreign Minister, Lord Halifax, in a speech broadcast from Number 10 made clear to the world Britains attitude in the present crisis

Men sand bagging Market Street Police station, Torquay. Circa August 1939

Members of the Esher Auxiliary Fire Service parade with their Coventry Climax pump at a demonstration of civil defence and ARP procedures at Sandown Park April 1939

Members of the Auxiliary Fire Service seen here during a demonstration of civil defence at Sundown Park. April 1939

Arthur Winnington-Ingram Bishop of London attending a fete at Whiteley Village. Circa June 1939

30th Surrey Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery Summer Training Camp June 1939 Men peeling spuds for the mess and their lunch

Soldiers of the 30th Surrey Searchlight Regiment an air defence unit of Britains Territorial Army. Seen here waving to relatives as they depart their Surbiton Road barracks in Kingston Upon Thames

Soldiers and transport of the 30th Surrey Searchlight Regiment an air defence unit of Britains Territorial Army. Seen here departing their Surbiton Road barracks in Kingston Upon Thames for their

Members of the ARP demonstrate how to deal with a suspected gas attack during a series of civil defence demonstration at Sandown Park April 1939

Nurses at Birmingham Hospital going on duty with their gas masks 5th September 1939

A gas mask lesson at Bromsgrove school 22nd September 1939

These children in a neutral area of Birmingham have no school within reasonable distance of their homes, their own being now an emergency hospital

Militiamen in training 27th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Oswestry camp receiving training on different types of anti-aircraft gun

A gas mask lesson at Birmingham Hospital for the doctors, nurses and ambulance men. 5th September 1939

Lined up for the first roll call of their six monthsservice at Whittington Barracks, these young militiamen do not look as though they are finding it much of an ordeal

Militiamen in training 15th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Whittington Barracks, Lichfield receiving basic training. The Militiamen were the result of The Military Training Act 1939 which was an

Militiamen in training 27th July 1939 Militiamen seen here at Oswestry camp receiving basic training. The Militiamen were the result of The Military Training Act 1939 which was an Act of Parliament

Some of the Militiamen from Birmingham and the Midlands arriving at Whittington barracks, Lichfield, this morning, to begin their six months training 15th July 1939 The Militiamen were the result of

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping