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Background imageDefence Collection: The Cambridgeshire Home Guard pictured during the Second World War, 1941

The Cambridgeshire Home Guard pictured during the Second World War, 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: British Army East Yorkshire regiment in training somewhere in England during the Second

British Army East Yorkshire regiment in training somewhere in England during the Second World War. Circa 1940

Background imageDefence Collection: Roger Hunt beaten to the ball by Jackson of Lincoln City during the match at Anfield

Roger Hunt beaten to the ball by Jackson of Lincoln City during the match at Anfield. 2nd April 1960

Background imageDefence Collection: European Cup Perliminary Round First Leg match at Goodison Park

European Cup Perliminary Round First Leg match at Goodison Park. Everton 0 v Inter Milan 0 (Inter won 1-0 on aggregate). September 1963

Background imageDefence Collection: Queen Elizabeth II visits Plessey in Liverpool, and is seen here asking one of the System

Queen Elizabeth II visits Plessey in Liverpool, and is seen here asking one of the System X production workers about her job

Background imageDefence Collection: FR Aviation of Teesside Airport played a key role in improving Britain

FR Aviation of Teesside Airport played a key role in improving Britains air defences by testing the RAFs ability to repluse attack

Background imageDefence Collection: About two years ago, men and women of the Barnet National Fire Service (NFS

About two years ago, men and women of the Barnet National Fire Service (NFS) were turning out in their off duty time, at the rate of many hundreds a week

Background imageDefence Collection: British Army Royal Engineers sapper J W Gould from Leeds

British Army Royal Engineers sapper J W Gould from Leeds

Background imageDefence Collection: Home Guard manning an anti aircraft gun at a Wallasey Ant-Aircraft battery site

Home Guard manning an anti aircraft gun at a Wallasey Ant-Aircraft battery site on the Home Front during the Second World War. 2nd July 1943

Background imageDefence Collection: British Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in action with a regiment of heavy

British Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) in action with a regiment of heavy Anti-Aircraft guns in Belgium during the Second World War

Background imageDefence 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 imageDefence Collection: The rifle range of a company of Home Guard on parade in Reading

The rifle range of a company of Home Guard on parade in Reading, Berkshire during the Second World War. 29th June 1942

Background imageDefence Collection: The 10th Torbay Devonshire Home Guard during the Second World War. August 1941

The 10th Torbay Devonshire Home Guard during the Second World War. August 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: The Fire Services in training at Everton Terrace. Liverpool. Merseyside

The Fire Services in training at Everton Terrace. Liverpool. Merseyside

Background imageDefence Collection: A military procession of army personnel passing through the streets of Hull or nearby

A military procession of army personnel passing through the streets of Hull or nearby area. Picture shows The Bren Gun Carrier. Serial number T33548 number 41, passing a local hotel

Background imageDefence Collection: Picture shows a red hot Bren gun carrier track links being hardened to withstand

Picture shows a red hot Bren gun carrier track links being hardened to withstand the constant wear

Background imageDefence Collection: Anti aircraft machine gun on a submarine boat. These machine guns were used for

Anti aircraft machine gun on a submarine boat. These machine guns were used for close range use, as the war planes got closer and closer to their targets. Picture taken during training

Background imageDefence Collection: Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull and Yorkshire, or East Riding

Anti aircraft gun and army unit in the Hull and Yorkshire, or East Riding, area of England during World War Two

Background imageDefence Collection: Picture shows The Reading Home Guard, Berkshire, England, during world War Two

Picture shows The Reading Home Guard, Berkshire, England, during world War Two. The Home Guard was a volunteer unit made up of people too old or too young to be sent to battle

Background imageDefence Collection: A peep inside the dug-out air raid shelter at Borrowash 15th October 1939

A peep inside the dug-out air raid shelter at Borrowash 15th October 1939

Background imageDefence Collection: Piers Corbyn, brother of Labour Politician Jeremy Corbyn, pictured in Maida Vale

Piers Corbyn, brother of Labour Politician Jeremy Corbyn, pictured in Maida Vale, West London in 1975

Background imageDefence Collection: HMS Renown, the new Resolution Class ballistic missile nuclear submarine of the Royal

HMS Renown, the new Resolution Class ballistic missile nuclear submarine of the Royal Navy

Background imageDefence Collection: Hellfire Corner, Dover Castle, Kent, England. See other frames in this set

Hellfire Corner, Dover Castle, Kent, England. See other frames in this set showing, Dame Vera Lynn opens English Heritage Hellfire Corner at Dover Castle, Kent. England

Background imageDefence Collection: Dame Vera Lynn opens English Heritage Hellfire Corner at Dover Castle, Kent. England

Dame Vera Lynn opens English Heritage Hellfire Corner at Dover Castle, Kent. England

Background imageDefence Collection: RAF Holmptons 25 ton Type 80 Radar eye whirls continuously

RAF Holmptons 25 ton Type 80 Radar eye whirls continuously. The base is an early warning radar station part of the ROTOR Radar Defence Programme. 1st March 1968

Background imageDefence Collection: Mersey Defence Sea Forts. A general view of the sea forts standing out in the sea area

Mersey Defence Sea Forts. A general view of the sea forts standing out in the sea area, a prototype of those which are in the Thames, they make an impressive sight from the deck of the relief vessel

Background imageDefence Collection: Female member of the Royal Observer Corps, Mrs Garden, wife of a fighter pilot flying

Female member of the Royal Observer Corps, Mrs Garden, wife of a fighter pilot flying overseas during the Second World War. She is a plotter at an ROC Centre. 1st November 1943

Background imageDefence Collection: FA Cup fourth round match at White Hart lane. Tottenham Hotspur 4 v Oxford United 2

FA Cup fourth round match at White Hart lane. Tottenham Hotspur 4 v Oxford United 2. Paul Gascoigne on a mazy dribble. 26th January 1991

Background imageDefence Collection: King Hassan II International Cup in Morocco, England 0 v Belgium 0

King Hassan II International Cup in Morocco, England 0 v Belgium 0 (Belgium won on penalties 4-3)

Background imageDefence Collection: Manchester United footballer Darren Ferguson, son of manager Alex Ferguson

Manchester United footballer Darren Ferguson, son of manager Alex Ferguson, stands alongside Dennis Irwin in a wall during their match against Sheffield United. 26th February 1991

Background imageDefence Collection: A long range surface to air Thunderbird missile on display

A long range surface to air Thunderbird missile on display. Circa 1955 P004622

Background imageDefence Collection: A female plane spotter on the look out for enemy aircraft in the City during the Second

A female plane spotter on the look out for enemy aircraft in the City during the Second World War. 1st January 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: An Ack Ack gun mounted on top of one of the forts ready to give a warm welcome to any

An Ack Ack gun mounted on top of one of the forts ready to give a warm welcome to any maurauder note the tubular bridge connecting the forts each with its neighbour. November 1944 P005171

Background imageDefence Collection: The reflection of a member of the Home Guard. Seen here in a puddle at an un-named

The reflection of a member of the Home Guard. Seen here in a puddle at an un-named colliery. Circa June 1940

Background imageDefence Collection: Members of a Midland village Local Defence Volunteer organisation (LDV

Members of a Midland village Local Defence Volunteer organisation (LDV) receiving their orders during an exercise. 3rd July 1940

Background imageDefence Collection: Mrs Northwood, a cleaner and volunteer fire watcher at St

Mrs Northwood, a cleaner and volunteer fire watcher at St. Marlborough Street labour exchange, London, during the Second World War. 5th March 1944

Background imageDefence Collection: Mrs Burrows makes useful gas mask cases for her daughters during the Second World War

Mrs Burrows makes useful gas mask cases for her daughters during the Second World War. Picture shows: Pamela and Beverly Burrows with their home made gas mask cases. 15th December 1939

Background imageDefence Collection: From the top of a 55 foot fire watch tower In Rendlesham Forest near Woodbridge in East

From the top of a 55 foot fire watch tower In Rendlesham Forest near Woodbridge in East Anglia, 21 year old Miss Maude Middleditch does a dally 9 and half hours watch over millions of pine trees

Background imageDefence Collection: Bren Gun Carriers on patrol on the Sussex Downs, England as they keep watch for any

Bren Gun Carriers on patrol on the Sussex Downs, England as they keep watch for any attempted parachute landings by the enemy. 16th August 1940

Background imageDefence Collection: The latest recruits carry a poster in a march of the 77th Lancashire (Bootle

The latest recruits carry a poster in a march of the 77th Lancashire (Bootle, Liverpool) Home Guard. 11th August 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: Mr W G Marks, manager of the Liverpool Corporation Passenger Transport Depot inspecting a

Mr W G Marks, manager of the Liverpool Corporation Passenger Transport Depot inspecting a parade company of the departments Home Guard prior to a church parade commencing at Dingle, Liverpool

Background imageDefence Collection: The countrys first mixed 'Ack-Ack'Battery in the North West region of

The countrys first mixed "Ack-Ack"Battery in the North West region of
The countrys first mixed " Ack-Ack" Battery in the North West region of England. Women of the Auxiliary Territorial service (ATS) at work on height finding with an anti-aircraft gun

Background imageDefence Collection: Home Guard inspecting a pass at a Wallasey anti aircraft battery site on the Home Front

Home Guard inspecting a pass at a Wallasey anti aircraft battery site on the Home Front during the second World War. 2nd July 1943

Background imageDefence Collection: The Royal Marines band visit to Liverpool during the second Word War

The Royal Marines band visit to Liverpool during the second Word War. 19th January 1942

Background imageDefence Collection: Home Guard enjoying a meal at a Wallasey anti aircraft battery site on the Home Front

Home Guard enjoying a meal at a Wallasey anti aircraft battery site on the Home Front during the second World War. 2nd July 1943

Background imageDefence Collection: C Company of the 5th Battalion Liverpool Home Guard are the proud

C Company of the 5th Battalion Liverpool Home Guard are the proud possessors of the first Home Guard Pipe band in England. Pipe Major Macleod is seen here leading the company. 26th January 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: British Army Royal Engineers sappers and US soldiers becoming working together at

British Army Royal Engineers sappers and US soldiers becoming working together at Liverpool docks unloading one of the first American ships to bring supplies to the United Kingdom. 29th June 1942

Background imageDefence Collection: Home Guard outside Buckingham Palace watching the Changing of the Guard ceremony taking

Home Guard outside Buckingham Palace watching the Changing of the Guard ceremony taking place. 14th May 1943

Background imageDefence Collection: Picture shows Mrs Annie Kelly, boring a shaft of submarine

Picture shows Mrs Annie Kelly, boring a shaft of submarine. She is the wife of a crane driver in the same factory. Picture taken in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, England. Picture taken 4th October 1944

Background imageDefence Collection: Home Guard Stand Down Parade in London. Left to right: C. S. M. W. L. Malcolm and C. S

Home Guard Stand Down Parade in London. Left to right: C. S. M. W. L. Malcolm and C. S
Home Guard Stand Down Parade in London. Left to right: C.S.M. W.L. Malcolm and C.S.M. R. Wallace, both of the Ulster Home Guard. 3rd December 1944

Background imageDefence Collection: Scene at the cook house at the Reading Home Guard camp in Berkshire during the Second

Scene at the cook house at the Reading Home Guard camp in Berkshire during the Second World War. 15th June 1942

Background imageDefence Collection: Members of the Home Guard on parade Kidmore End near Reading

Members of the Home Guard on parade Kidmore End near Reading, Berkshire on Sunday 18th May 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: Members of the Reading Home Guard during the Second World War. Circa 1942

Members of the Reading Home Guard during the Second World War. Circa 1942

Background imageDefence Collection: Air Raid Precaution (ARP) bomb demonstration held at Reading

Air Raid Precaution (ARP) bomb demonstration held at Reading, Berkshire during the Second World War. Among the observers are the Regional Commissioner Sir Harry Haig, Alderman H. Bale, Alderman A

Background imageDefence Collection: Air Raid Precaution training and demonstration taking place in Gainsborough

Air Raid Precaution training and demonstration taking place in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire during the Second World War, in preparation for German air raids on the town. 19th June 1939

Background imageDefence Collection: Residents of Peel Street, Lincoln digging trenches as precautions against possible air

Residents of Peel Street, Lincoln digging trenches as precautions against possible air raids in the city during the Second World War. 12th September 1939

Background imageDefence Collection: Residents of Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln digging trenches as precautions against

Residents of Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln digging trenches as precautions against possible air raids in the city during the Second World War. 1940

Background imageDefence Collection: Wooden boards erected outside the Lincoln Drill Hall on Broadgate street in Lincoln city

Wooden boards erected outside the Lincoln Drill Hall on Broadgate street in Lincoln city centre, part of the precautions taken against any possible German air raids during the Second World War

Background imageDefence Collection: A spotter in a city area finds the safe custody of his steel helmet for his two bottles

A spotter in a city area finds the safe custody of his steel helmet for his two bottles of beer. November 1940

Background imageDefence Collection: Burma Defence. Indian Mountain Battery, operating in the frontier regions where

Burma Defence. Indian Mountain Battery, operating in the frontier regions where the country is rugged, mountainous and jungle covered. Pictured, guns being carried by mules. February 1942

Background imageDefence Collection: Miss Sarah Churchill, the Prime Ministers daughter with Wing Commander Hodsoll

Miss Sarah Churchill, the Prime Ministers daughter with Wing Commander Hodsoll, Inspector General of Civil Defence Services

Background imageDefence Collection: Soldiers manning one of the thousands of coastal defence guns against possible German

Soldiers manning one of the thousands of coastal defence guns against possible German invaders somewhere in England during the Second World War. August 1940

Background imageDefence Collection: Army Guns. Training exercise. Picture shows a gun mounted on a boat, (numbered 27)

Army Guns. Training exercise. Picture shows a gun mounted on a boat, (numbered 27). Location unknown. Picture taken circa 1st February 1942

Background imageDefence Collection: Glyn Jones of the Newport Home Guard during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Glyn Jones of the Newport Home Guard during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: Ivor Miles Windsor-Clive, 2nd Earl of Plymouth and Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan

Ivor Miles Windsor-Clive, 2nd Earl of Plymouth and Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan, inspecting the 2nd Glamorgan (Pontypridd and District) Battalion of the Home Guards at Pontypridd

Background imageDefence Collection: Winners of the Battalion Commanders Shooting Cup, presented by Lieutenant Col

Winners of the Battalion Commanders Shooting Cup, presented by Lieutenant Col. Percy Thomas OBE toNumbe 2 (guest Keen Baldwins) Company, 22nd Glamorgan (Cardiff) Battalion Home Guard

Background imageDefence Collection: The National Fire Service womens fitness training course at the Regional Reserve

The National Fire Service womens fitness training course at the Regional Reserve Training Station in Tandridge, Surrey

Background imageDefence Collection: Defences being erected in Odessa. (Picture) Stone barricades and pill-boxes

Defences being erected in Odessa. (Picture) Stone barricades and pill-boxes, tank traps being erected in the streets of Odessa. 12th September 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: Mediterranean Sea battle units of the Italian Fleet engaged by a British Convoy escort en

Mediterranean Sea battle units of the Italian Fleet engaged by a British Convoy escort en route from Alexandria, Egypt to Malta. Picture shows: A Royal Navy Cruiser smoke-screening the the convoy

Background imageDefence Collection: Picture showing how Britain prepared for an attempted invasion by German forces during

Picture showing how Britain prepared for an attempted invasion by German forces during the Second World War

Background imageDefence Collection: Training drill at a coastal battery on the East Coast. Circa September 1940

Training drill at a coastal battery on the East Coast. Circa September 1940

Background imageDefence Collection: Picture showing how Britain prepared a fiery reception for the Germans had they

Picture showing how Britain prepared a fiery reception for the Germans had they attempted an invasion

Background imageDefence Collection: Bren gun carriers being swung on to Rangoon docks. Burma

Bren gun carriers being swung on to Rangoon docks. Burma. circa 1st November 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: Inside a British coastal Sea Fort. Picture shows the soldiers manning the defence gun

Inside a British coastal Sea Fort. Picture shows the soldiers manning the defence gun. Location unknown. North of England is suggested on the caption. Picture taken circa 17th February 1942

Background imageDefence Collection: A sentry on night watch duty on an island fort somewhere in the Northern Command

A sentry on night watch duty on an island fort somewhere in the Northern Command, manned by batteries of a Royal Artillery coast regiment who receive rigorous training. February 1942

Background imageDefence Collection: A lookout standing on a 9. 2 coastal defence gun on the east coast of Scotland

A lookout standing on a 9. 2 coastal defence gun on the east coast of Scotland
A lookout standing on a 9.2 coastal defence gun on the east coast of Scotland, scanning the horizon with his binoculars. June 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: A 9. 2 gun being installed on the coast, somewhere in the Southern Command. August 1941

A 9. 2 gun being installed on the coast, somewhere in the Southern Command. August 1941
A 9.2 gun being installed on the coast, somewhere in the Southern Command. August 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: Picture taken on the roads near the Belgium - Luxembourg border showing barricades with

Picture taken on the roads near the Belgium - Luxembourg border showing barricades with three, four and sometimes five stone walls jutting out from alternate sides of the road

Background imageDefence Collection: The self fitting ARP blind invented by Mr Geoffrey Mortimer

The self fitting ARP blind invented by Mr Geoffrey Mortimer, being placed into position on the windows of a residential house. The window on the right has already been blacked out

Background imageDefence Collection: London Fire Service Agility Team training during the Second world War. The Swallow

London Fire Service Agility Team training during the Second world War. The Swallow. 2nd July 1942

Background imageDefence Collection: Members of the Home Guard of the Pulsometer Engineering Works in Reading

Members of the Home Guard of the Pulsometer Engineering Works in Reading, Berkshire during the Second World War. 12th December 1941

Background imageDefence Collection: A group of officers at a Home Guard weekend camp in Reading

A group of officers at a Home Guard weekend camp in Reading, Berkshire during the Second World War. 15th June 1942

Background imageDefence Collection: Members of a company of the Reading Home Guard during the Second World War

Members of a company of the Reading Home Guard during the Second World War. 12th February 1942

Background imageDefence Collection: Members of the Home Guard practice with Sten Guns during training exercises in Reading

Members of the Home Guard practice with Sten Guns during training exercises in Reading, Berkshire in the Second World War. 26th June 1942



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