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On October 7 1941 bombs dropped in Rogerstone, Newport, Wales resulting in the loss of 18 lives. Here rescue workers and wardens attend the scene following the air raid by the German Luftwaffe
An Air Raid Precaution (ARP) warden and a messenger who wears the 1941 dark blue uniform, which later became the standard for most Civil Defence workers. 13th August 1941
Parade of Air Raid Precaution (ARP) Wardens in reading, Berkshire during the Second World War. Circa 1941
The new blue battledress uniform for members of ARP services as announced by Herbert Morrison, Minister for Home Security. May 1941
His Majesty King George VI and Queen Elizabeth meet members of the emergency and voluntary service in the city of Coventry. 26th February 1942
The clear up operation and the search for survivors and victims of the first V1 attack on the Grove Road railway bridge, Mile End, London. 14th June 1944
A party of rescue workers part of the ARP seen here checking houses damage by blast for trapped residents following a day light air raid on London. 2nd October 1940
ARP exercise in Reading during the Second World War in preparation for re-acting to German air raids on the city. Picture shows" A " casualty" awaitng attention during the training
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
ARP personnel have been spending a holiday as the guests of Oxford University. They are given undergrads quarters, use the dining hall, eat meals with the undergrads
Wardens at work in Hull during the Second World War. Circa 1941
Air Raid Wardens on Parade in the Lincolnshire area of England, in November 1940. The Blitz lasted from 7 Sep 1940 - 11 May 1941, where the German Luftwaffe constantly bombed Britain
Air Raid Precautions (ARP) were organised by the national government and delivered by the local authorities. The aim was to protect civilians from the danger of air-raids
Group of A. R. P Wardens at Bonymaen, near Swansea, who Have been commend for their workGroup of A.R.P Wardens at Bonymaen, near Swansea, who Have been commend for their work during emery air activity. Circa 1940s
Members of the Wardens post No. 334 at Cathedral Road, Cardiff, have their own fire fighting squad, with mobile pump, first aiders and trained wardens. Circa 1940s
Wardens with tin hats hold children hands as they walk from Moor Street Station in an evacuation exercise prior to the outbreak of WWII. 1st September 1939
Smog Wardens in action on the streets of London, 5th January 1956
A woman helping to direct traffic through the thick fog in Central London. Circa 1955
Smog wardens holding flares in thick fog in Central London. 5th January 1956
