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New Civil Defence services badges. A Group Warden, or District Warden, as they are called in London. Senior Officers will be allowed to wear the collar of the uniform open to show a light blue or
Ruislip Womens Voluntary Services have started an exchange of cast off clothing for children. A youngster who has grown out of his clothes can fetch them to the WVS
A soldier helping to move luggage from a home that has been hit by the Luftwaffe in The Hull Blitz. the house is in Ferensway, (one word) in Hull
Westminster Hall roof and Big Ben "Blitzed". 10th May 1941Westminster Hall roof and Big Ben " Blitzed". 10th May 1941
A German leaflet which was dropped over Britain. June 1941
People of James Reckitt Avenue, Hull, Yorkshire, look as the men dig the garden. It is likely that they are digging to build an air raid shelter
Second World War, Canterbury. St Georges church damaged by bombing, High Street. Circa June 1942
Picture shows residents of Aldborough Grove, in Hull, Yorkshire, after an air raid. Casualties were light as the shelters were good
Children snatched by the British Navy from the Nazi menace in Spitsbergen have arrived in Britain. A Norwegian mother and daughter are pictured. 9th September 1941
VE Day in Wales. This bonfire is the fine effort of some children from Fairwater, Cardiff, who had a happy time during the blaze, 8th May 1945
Iron ore port in Narvik, Norway. April 1940
Women Fire Fighters in training at the Liverpool City Police ARP School. Women are now being taught fire fighting. Pictured
A self propelled "Scissors"bridge laid out over a river by British soldiersA self propelled " Scissors" bridge laid out over a river by British soldiers on the toad to Tilburg, Netherlands during the Second World
Cheering crowds outside the Amgot building in Naples, Southern Italy after hearing the declaration of war against Germany which was read a few minutes earlier by Marshal Badoglio. 13th October 1943
Bomb damage in Plymouth, Devon. Circa 1941
General view of demolished houses in a residential area of Bristol following an air raid. April 1941
Salisbury day nursery. A woman bathing a child, with other seated children watching. October 1942
HMS Sheffield C24 was one of the Southampton sub class of the Town-class cruisers seen here at anchor in the Firth of Forth. Circa 1946
HMS Malaya Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class battleship seen here at a fleet review prior to the second world war. Circa 1936
HMS Resolution pennant number: 09 was one of five Revenge-class battleships seen here at a fleet review prior to the second world war. Circa 1936
HMS Dorsetshire pennant number 40 a County-class heavy cruiser seen here prior to the second world war. Circa 1933
HMS Glasgow C21, a Southampton-class light cruiser, seen here prior to the second world war. Circa September 1937
HMS Kenya was a Crown Colony-class cruiser seen here under attack by JU88 dive bombers during Operation Pedestal 13th August 1942
Royal Navy motor anti submarine torpedo boats on patrol in the English Channel for German E-Boats. Circa January 1942
HMS Courageous seen here leaving Devonport dockyard following her conversion from battleship to aircraft carrier. 14th May 1928
HMS Repulse pennant number 34 a Renown-class battlecruiser seen here at a fleet review prior to the second world war. Circa 1936
HMS Barham was a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship seen here transiting the Suez Canal. Circa January 1936
HMS Cornwall, pennant number 56, a County-class heavy cruiser seen here leaving Devonport dockyard 14th May 1928
HMS Sunfish seen here shortly after re-floating of a sand bank in Sand Down Bay, Isle of Wight. 3rd March 1939
The crew of HMS Seadog seen here at their Northern depot 31st July 1944
HMS Renown seen here in Kingston harbour, Jamaica with the Duke and Duchess of York aboard. Circa January 1927
HMS Norfolk a County-class heavy cruiser Circa 1939
HMS Nelson (pennant number: 28) seen here at a fleet review prior to the second world war. Circa 1936
HMS Valiant was one of five Queen Elizabeth-class battleships seen here approaching Devonport dockyard prior to the second world war. Circa 1937
HMS Rodney pennant number 29 was one of two Nelson-class battleships seen here at a fleet review prior to the second world war. Circa 1936
HMS Hermes, the Royal Navys first purpose built aircraft carrier, seen here at a fleet review. 28th July 1928
Two Southampton Class Cruisers, un-named seen here on exercises Circa 1940
The crews of HMS Ajax and Exeter at the Guildhall Plymouth for a civic luncheon. Following the ships return from the South Atlantic
Members of the Ajax crew wait for their daily rum ration shortly after their arrival in Devonport. Following the ships return from the South Atlantic
HMS Cherwell a Royal Navy fishery protection trawler seen here docking at Victoria Dock, Aberdeen. 12th March 1936. During the forthcoming war the boat was used as a harbour boom defence vessel
The crews of HMS Ajax and Exeter parade through Bedford Street, Plymouth on their way to the Guildhall. Following the ships return from the South Atlantic
Some of the crew of HMS Minesweeper Commiles, adopted by the Daily Mirror reading their fan mail. Over 1000 letters were received by the crew within a month following adoption
The crews of HMS Ajax and Exeter on Horse Guards Parade give three cheers for the king following and inspection by King George VI
Because of the lack of sunshine suffered by the men of the submarine service whilst on patrol under the sea, only coming up at nights, they are given sun ray treatment at their base
Young cadets from HMS Worcester formed the choir for the annual service of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners at St Michaels church, Cornhill, City of London. 31st March 1943
A joke appreciated by all of the ships crew of HMS Queen during a ships concert party whilst moored at Scapa Flow. Circa June 1945
The crew of a Royal Navy escort destroyer enjoying a rest period below decks between watches, by reading the Daily Mirror or having a game of Ukkers (navy slang for Ludo) December 1940
The crew of HMS Haarlem celebrate below decks after sinking a German U-boat Circa August 1940
