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A street in Stockton on Tees. A barrel of water, and a barrel of sand, at most lamp posts in the town. These will be needed for putting out fires during the Blitz of World War Two
War Workers Childrens Nursery. Coventry. Midlands. Babies on parade with the nappies on their bags so that they don t get muddled up. Picture taken 18th January 1943
A member of The National fire Services in London. World War Two. The officer sends a musical calling from his bugle. **note: some paint on this image** Picture taken 15th October 1942
A fashion show in the West End of London. During World War Two. Picture taken 16th September 1942
Fireman tackle yet another blaze in The Blitz over London. This picture is suggested to have been taken in North West London The world war two blitz on Britain by Germany lasted from 7 Sep 1940 - 11
A nurse and a volunteer aid a small child in a hospital. Picture taken at the time of The Blitz of World War Two. Location unknown. Picture taken 21st November 1940
A baby gets a bath in the sink. Picture taken 4th January 1941. Possibly in Manchester
In the ruins of the City of London, Redcross Street Fire Station have made an excellent garden which now includes Apple Trees
Eastcote, Middlesex, Christmas 1943. An anonymous Canadian donated £; 50 to The London Air Raid Distress Fund for children to have a good Christmas. Picture taken 23rd December 1943
Fireman breaking down the ice at a Fire Station in world War Two. Possibly London. Water is needed night after night to tackle the fires bought on by the many German air raids over Britain
R. A. F. mass raid Bremen, damage to Focke-Wuf aircraft factoryR.A.F. mass raid Bremen, damage to Focke-Wuf aircraft factory. Amongst the targets attacked b R.A.F. Bomber Command the mass raid on Bremen on the night of June 25 1942
A lady models some of the latest army clothing. An Overall. Picture taken 25th February 1943
National Fire Service Drill at Regional Headquarters in Lambeth, South London, in the presence of the Allied Defence Ministers. Picture taken 17th June 1942
Picture shows a new anti concussion helmet. Picture taken 1st July 1940
Members of the The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS), splicing rope. London. Picture taken 23rd April 1942
Damage to Krupp works, Essen. R. A. F. Bomber Command on the night of 5th June 1943Damage to Krupp works, Essen. R.A.F. Bomber Command on the night of 5th June 1943. Show that extensive damage was caused to the great Krupps shipment works and commercial buildings
Thelma Devereux of 62 Lewisham Park, Lewisham, London, SE13, a student of The London Projection School, weather a blue overall with the names of all the Generals in the war embroidered across the top
Work begin done on a rockery, under the instruction of Fireman C A Bull. The garden is in memory of Len, who it reads has passed away. He was possibly a firemen too. Picture date unknown
Reconnaissance photograph of Kiel harbour taken by a Supermarine Spitfire of The Photographic. Reconnaissance Unit flying from Heston, Middlesex
Members of the Barnet National Fire Service. In their off duty times, they have been making fittings for RAF rocket bombs. Picture taken 31st May 1944
The last span of the two span autobahn bridge has been demolished and has fallen into the river at its east obstructing normal river traffic and operations are in progress to relieve the obstruction
Picture shows a boy scout bathing a baby. Newcastle. Tyne and Wear. Picture taken 10th April 1944
The Dortmund EMS Canal at Ladbergen was emptied when aircraft R. A. FThe Dortmund EMS Canal at Ladbergen was emptied when aircraft R.A.F. Bomber Command attacked this target. The Reconnaissance photo was taken on 2nd October 1944
Making a playsuit out of odd bits of material. Gingham in this case. Its an idea from America. Picture 3 of a sequence of 3. Picture taken 5th June 1944
St Thomas Street, Southwoark, South London, members of the The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) warm their hands. The world war two blitz on Britain by Germany lasted from 7 Sep 1940 - 11 May 1941
Forts record trip wrecks FW-190 Factory. (1)Run-up to the target before the first boss hit. (2) Height of the attack when the factory has been fired by incendiary and high explosive bombs
Picture shows how demobbed girls can choose an inter changeable colourful and serviceable wardrobe without exceeding the £ 12.10.0 allowed to them. 12 pounds and 10 shillings
Members of the Emergency Services on their motorbikes on location in England. They are driving through a pit, whilst a vehicle is moved across the pit using a pulley system
Competition Steel Piping V Rubber lined hose at Hackney Marshes. Fire force staged a competition between the E Division (steel pipe) and B division hose on Hackney Marshes, London
Rostock burns by night and by day. Photo taken at midday on Sunday April 26, from a Reconnaissance aircraft of the R.A.F. It features the area of the railway station
A fashion display at an RAF station near London. De mobbed WRENS and WaF ladies have 12 pounds and 10 shillings allowance to spend on clothing, now the war is finally over
Army clothing. 11tth January 1944
Members of the Berners Street Fire Service, Central London, making toys for children of mothers who are working to keep the war effort going
The aftermath of operation Chastise attack on the Rhur Valley Dams. Mohne Dam, Ruhr Valley at Froendenberg Boesperde (Thirteen miles from Moehne Dam) The following damage can be seen:- 1
A cobbler at work. He is making boots - perhaps army boots. Picture taken 1st September 1944
The National Fire Service, area, 37, using a disused gravel pit for fitness training, during World War Two. Picture taken 22nd February 1945
Frontline Farm in Normandy. (Picture) The cattle gets mixed up with guns and vehicles as they are brought along a dusty Normandy lane to the farm for milking. Circa 16th August 1940s
A new style Commando Hat. Possibly designed by Swerlings Ltd. (caption hard to read) Picture taken 10th October 1942
2nd anniversary of the National Fire Service Drill at Regional Headquarters in Lambeth, South London. Picture taken 26th August 1943
A NFS (National Fire Service) water tank at Edmonton, North London, has been converted into a dockyard for model ships. It is enjoyed by passers by
The collapsible rubber boat in which spies Karl Theodor Drucke and Werner Waelti came ashore. Circa 1941
Mopping up in Oberhoffen. Street by street, two Germans, flushed from house in Oberhoffen, France are marched under guard over the battle field-churned ground past razed buildings to the rear
Clothing - A manikin in shop window displaying a coat for sale. Spring fashions. Picture taken 30th April 1944
The National fire Service "C"class division of the 36th areaThe National fire Service " C" class division of the 36th area, now training in how to rescue. Picture taken in London. Picture taken 1st March 1944
Notting but utter ruins and devastation lay in the wake of the retreating Germans in Normandy where they had tried, in vain to stem the allied invasion
Post VE Day, May 1945, Clothing being returned or purchased in this demob period for the armed forces. The name A H Spencer appears not eh caption - but not clear what it refers to
Commander Walder, R. N. (retired) and his wife have taken five evacuated boysCommander Walder, R.N. (retired) and his wife have taken five evacuated boys and a girl from the blitzed cities. He made one condition in taking them
Hat - possibly be designer Adele. Picture taken 18th June 1941
