Skip to main content

Civil Defence Collection

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: The scene at No. 38 Dudley Road, Folkestone when a shell fired from the German batteries

The scene at No. 38 Dudley Road, Folkestone when a shell fired from the German batteries
The scene at No.38 Dudley Road, Folkestone when a shell fired from the German batteries on the French coast struck the house

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Firemen rescuing people from their house on Tabernacle St, Shoreditch

Firemen rescuing people from their house on Tabernacle St, Shoreditch. 11th January 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: A church service in the bombed out remains of Norwich Cathedral

A church service in the bombed out remains of Norwich Cathedral. Norwich was bombed as part of the Baedeker Raids against historic and beautiful cities such as Bath

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: V1 (Robotplane) damage at Arlington Road, Southgate, N14, London, 19th June 1944

V1 (Robotplane) damage at Arlington Road, Southgate, N14, London, 19th June 1944

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Delayed Action Bomb explodes on King Edward Street while Bomb disposal Team are working

Delayed Action Bomb explodes on King Edward Street while Bomb disposal Team are working on it. Two casualties and L.F.S are called in to clear debris. 9th March 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: V1 flying bomb attack, Aldwych, London, 30th June 1944. One of the deadliest

V1 flying bomb attack, Aldwych, London, 30th June 1944. One of the deadliest attacks, 46 people were killed and at least 200 others suffered serious injuries

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Bomb damage at Saltburn, children looking at a bombed building from a metal fence

Bomb damage at Saltburn, children looking at a bombed building from a metal fence

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Members of the public inspect a crater in Albert Bridge Road, Battersea, London

Members of the public inspect a crater in Albert Bridge Road, Battersea, London, following a daylight raid. February 16th 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Damage to Ethelburga Street School following a daylight raid on Battersea, London

Damage to Ethelburga Street School following a daylight raid on Battersea, London. February 16th 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: East End greengrocer doing his best to remain open for his customers despite

East End greengrocer doing his best to remain open for his customers despite the inconvenience of the shop and his home being bombed by the Luftwaffe during the air raids on London in the Second

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to

Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Parade of Air Raid Precaution (ARP) Wardens in reading, Berkshire during the Second World

Parade of Air Raid Precaution (ARP) Wardens in reading, Berkshire during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Birmingham A. R. P. ambulance drivers and attendants in their new uniforms at the Central

Birmingham A. R. P. ambulance drivers and attendants in their new uniforms at the Central
Birmingham A.R.P. ambulance drivers and attendants in their new uniforms at the Central Car Park Depot taking instruction. 23rd April 1940

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Picture shows a female ARP Warden in World War Two. The picture is from The Hull Daily

Picture shows a female ARP Warden in World War Two. The picture is from The Hull Daily Mail, and thus probably taken in the area of Hull, Yorkshire. APR Wardens during World War 2

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: The Fire Boat - used by The Hull Fire Brigade to put out the city fires by sending in

The Fire Boat - used by The Hull Fire Brigade to put out the city fires by sending in water from a boat in nearby water. The officer in the picture is named as Chief Goodrich, (or Goodich)

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: A girl telephonist at the main A. R. P. control centre of Liverpool operating her phone

A girl telephonist at the main A. R. P. control centre of Liverpool operating her phone
A girl telephonist at the main A.R.P. control centre of Liverpool operating her phone while wearing a gas mask. 13th April 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Soldiers of the 30th Surrey Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery

Soldiers of the 30th Surrey Searchlight Regiment, Royal Artillery, part of the Territorial Army sign in for their summer training camp at the TA barracks in Surbiton Road, Kingston Upon Thames

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: The Lord Mayor of Birmingham inspecting a fleet of new A. R. P

The Lord Mayor of Birmingham inspecting a fleet of new A. R. P
The Lord Mayor of Birmingham inspecting a fleet of new A.R.P. ambulances at the Municipal Car Park Depot with Councillor N Tiptaft (Chairman of the A.R.P. committee and Mr V Hamilton (Chief A.R.P)

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: ARP personnel and rescue workers did through the rubble of Sculcoates Lane

ARP personnel and rescue workers did through the rubble of Sculcoates Lane, Hull looking for survivors following the raid on the city 7th - 8th May 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: House in Park Hill Road, Torquay partly destroyed by a bomb during an air raid

House in Park Hill Road, Torquay partly destroyed by a bomb during an air raid. 29th May 1944

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: George Greenwell carrying hose (right) with Guy Bartholomew Editorial Director of

George Greenwell carrying hose (right) with Guy Bartholomew Editorial Director of the Daily Mirror (Centre) and Station Officer Harding seen here during pump training at London Fire Brigade

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: George Greenwell (right) with Guy Bartholomew Editorial Director of the Daily Mirror

George Greenwell (right) with Guy Bartholomew Editorial Director of the Daily Mirror (Centre) and Station Officer Harding seen here during pump training at London Fire Brigade Headquarters Circa 1940

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Stretch of beach that has been closed to the public at Eastbourne for the duration of

Stretch of beach that has been closed to the public at Eastbourne for the duration of the war. A small baby is well protected whilst his parents bathe. 24th June 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: View of the bombed fire station at Tooting in South London following an air raid by

View of the bombed fire station at Tooting in South London following an air raid by the German Luftwaffe. 1943

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Bomb damage in Kentish Town, London, 19th June 1944

Bomb damage in Kentish Town, London, 19th June 1944

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Bomb damage, London Chest Hospital, Bethnal Green in London, 2st March 1941

Bomb damage, London Chest Hospital, Bethnal Green in London, 2st March 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Damage to a Battersea street following a daylight raid on London

Damage to a Battersea street following a daylight raid on London. February 16th 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Firemen tackling a fire at Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road

Firemen tackling a fire at Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark. The fire was caused by incendiary bombs spreads to nearby houses. 31st January 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: AFS Gillian Tanner seen here at the Taylor Depositary fire who was awarded the George

AFS Gillian Tanner seen here at the Taylor Depositary fire who was awarded the George Medal while stationed as an auxiliary fire officer at Dockhead Station, Bermondsey

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Firemen tackling a fire at Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road

Firemen tackling a fire at Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark. The fire was caused by incendiary bombs spreads to nearby houses. 31st January 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: AFS Gillian Tanner seen here at the Taylor Depositary fire who was awarded the George

AFS Gillian Tanner seen here at the Taylor Depositary fire who was awarded the George Medal while stationed as an auxiliary fire officer at Dockhead Station, Bermondsey

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to

Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) Leader Mrs E L Smith seen here after being commended for

Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) Leader Mrs E L Smith seen here after being commended for staying at her post following the bombing of her sub-station. 17th February 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Leader of the Labour Party and Lord Privy Seal Clement Attlee during a demonstration by

Leader of the Labour Party and Lord Privy Seal Clement Attlee during a demonstration by the London Fire Brigade and the Auxiliary Fire Service pumps at the Serpentine, central London

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: The London Fire Brigade and the Auxiliary Fire Service demonstrate the power of their

The London Fire Brigade and the Auxiliary Fire Service demonstrate the power of their water pumps at the Serpentine, central London, to the Leader of the Labour Party and Lord Privy Seal

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: A rugby team of the Auxiliary Fire Service seen here playing against Beaumont College at

A rugby team of the Auxiliary Fire Service seen here playing against Beaumont College at Runnymede. 15th February 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Auxiliary fireman seen here inspecting a water supply tank outside an Abbotts Shoe Shop

Auxiliary fireman seen here inspecting a water supply tank outside an Abbotts Shoe Shop in Cheapside, London which had an unexpected extra occupant of a shop dummy. 13th May 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Workmen clear rubble from the Cheapside, City of London, the spire of St Mary-le-Bow

Workmen clear rubble from the Cheapside, City of London, the spire of St Mary-le-Bow, in the distance, following a Luftwaffe raid on the city 10th May 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Workmen clear away debris from collapsed Lantern Roof from Westminster Abbey

Workmen clear away debris from collapsed Lantern Roof from Westminster Abbeys High Altar caused by incendiary bombs dropped by the Luftwaffe in the course of one of the heaviest air raids on London

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Rubble litters Poppins Court following the most devastating air raid on London which took

Rubble litters Poppins Court following the most devastating air raid on London which took place on the night of 10/11 May 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Teams from Heavy Rescue and the LCC (London County Council) seen searching

Teams from Heavy Rescue and the LCC (London County Council) seen searching, clearing and making safe flats in Bayswater/Lancaster Gate that were bombed on the night of 20th/21st February 1944

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Members of the Fire Brigade seen here fighting fires at Alec Brookes Ltd

Members of the Fire Brigade seen here fighting fires at Alec Brookes Ltd and Blades in Stewart Street, Shoreditch during a raid on the city. 11th January 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Firemen dampening down the smouldering ruins in the the City of London following

Firemen dampening down the smouldering ruins in the the City of London following the Luftwaffes most destructive raid on the City. 11th May 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: The gutted shell of St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, London, following the Luftwaffe raid

The gutted shell of St Mary-le-Bow, Cheapside, London, following the Luftwaffe raid on the City 11th May 1941. The resulting fire gutted the building

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Traders in Bucklerbury, City of London salvage goods from their premises

Traders in Bucklerbury, City of London salvage goods from their premises. oblivious to the damage to The Mansion House in the background 16th May 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: A small crater outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by

A small crater outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 16th May 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: The Mansion House in the City of London damage by incendiary bombs dropped on the city

The Mansion House in the City of London damage by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 11th May seen from Bucklerbury. 16th May 1941

Background imageCivil Defence Collection: Firemen of the NFS outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by

Firemen of the NFS outside The Mansion House in the City of London which was damaged by incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the 16th May 1941



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping