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An ARP (Air Raid Precaution) ware, holds up a kitten, safe, and found under the debris of yet another air raid attack over Britain. This time its Edmonton, North London
The Temple area on London, near Fleet Street and The River Thames. Picture taken circa the day after the Christmas air raids of 29th December 1940. A man sweeps the snow aside to create a pathway
A officer and his mascot. On board a ship. The caption mentions the name Miss Jennie Pankhurst - but it is not clear why. Picture taken 23rd September 1943
10 articles made from one mans shirt. Picture taken 6th December 1943
The World War II British airborne forces consisted of the Parachute Regiment, the Glider Pilot Regiment, the air landing battalions and from 1944 the Special Air Service Brigade
The Colin Campbell Cafe in Royston, Hertfordshire. Locals have donated books, that people of the armed forces can borrow, free of charge.. Officer in the picture is un named
Civil Defence stand down in Hyde Park, London. Driver Teer, of B 13 Tottenham fire Force, giving his fire engine a last minute polish as they wait in the rain for the march past
A member of the The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) in London. The world war two blitz on Britain by Germany lasted from 7 Sep 1940 - 11 May 1941 Picture taken 23rd May 1941
The Reconnaissance Corps new badge. 11th July 1941
Number 7 platform at St Pancras Station, London. Porter Clarke hands out the sweets to 200 children. It is assumed these children are being evacuated. Picture taken circa 9th December 1940
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
The Reconnaissance Corps in action. (Picture) A fleet of Bren carriers and Reconnaissance (Recce. Cars) steaming over rough country during exercise training. 29th June 1941
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
The Loyal Regiment (North Lancs). These series of pictures was taken of a days training exercise with a battalion of this regiment. 1st April 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
Royal Corps of Signals. (Picture) A line man jointing wire on a permeant line. 6th September 1942
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
Royal Corps of Signals. Men of the Royal Corps Signals at work at a large formation headquarters. The control, recent and distribution centres in the signals officer also shown
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
A communication trench somewhere in North Africa during Second World War. Circa 1940s
Picture shows "The Victory Dress"- possiblyPicture shows " The Victory Dress" - possibly (not confirmed as caption hard to read) - but possibly from Jeanette of London - 84 Newman Street, London
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
