Air Raid Precautions Collection (page 3)

On the day Britain declared war on Germany, following the invasion of Poland, people in the parks left their seats and walked to the A R P trenches as though they had all rehearsed it

A young lady emerges from an Anderson Shelter after an air raid and a heavy night of bombing. Circa: 1940

Thomasina Thomson, 83, with her son, Cliff and daughter, Sylvia Adams. They are holding a picture of Mrs Thomson and her family which appeared in the Evening Chronicle in 1939 to commemorate

The Best-Kept Gardens contest for the Condercum Estate, Newcastle. Tenants brought to light a new angle on gardening - how to make the A R P Anderson shelter a thing of beauty

Work is pushed ahead on the group of ARP air raid shelters at the Vickers-Armstrong Scotswood works in Newcastle. 16/04/1939

A crowd of excited youngsters watched the delivery of the first consignment of ARP air raid shelters in the Two Ball Lonnen area of Newcastle. 28/02/1939

A family wearing gas masks go into an Anderson air raid shelter. 04/09/1939

The surface street air raid shelters in Glouster Street near Scotswood Road, Newcastle. 11/09/1946

Sixteen women and children were inside the surface air raid shelter nearest the camera when a heavy bomb exploded in the road about three feet from the outer wall

The surface street air raid shelters stand intact following a German raid on the North East. Circa: 1940

Wartime preparations at the Dental Hospital in Newcastle when students took part in a very different kind of drill - filling sandbags in case of air raids. 31/08/1939

By 1941 many Newcastle firms, like this one on City Road, were adopting 24 hour fire-watching with use of roof spotters. 14/01/1941

Durham is prepared - work underway on an ARP scheme in Durham. 9th September 1939

Newcastles comprehensive scheme for protecting the public during air attacks is still being extended. This picture shows a concrete shelter being constructed at Saville Place

A surface air raid shelter in a backyard which was undamaged when a bomb wrecked a house during a Sunday night raid on the North East. Resident Mrs Jordan was killed in the house. 30/07/1940

Residents of Links Avenue, Monkseaton, who decided to construct their own communal air raid shelter shortly before the start of the Second World War

The air raid shelters in The Side, Newcastle, which were being demolished. 20/04/1998

Londoners use Aldwych Underground Station as an air raid shelter during bomb attacks on London during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Barry Ingham of Ashington High School wearing a World War Two gas mask, March 27, 1981

A concrete air raid shelter being constructed in Saville Place, Newcastle, to protect the public from air attacks. September 1939

Air raid precautions - Men wearing World War Two gas masks and protective clothing, circa 1940, standing in front of an Evening Chronicle van

Work on an A. R. P. air raid shelter in Durham, September 1939
Work on an A.R.P. air raid shelter in Durham, September 1939

Treating a casualty at Bedworth A. R. P. exercixes session. circa 1940
Treating a casualty at Bedworth A.R.P. exercixes session. circa 1940

This scene, on Good Friday, shows the damage in Broadgate, Coventry, after an air raid by the Luftwaffe. A.R.P. wardens are surveying the damage. 11th April 1941

World War II: Blackout. Woman fitting blackout shields to the headlamps of her car. October 1939 P012350

Undeterred by Air-Raid Warning, 1940s, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Undeterred by Air-Raid Warning, 1940s, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill leaving Number 10 Downing Street in London during an air raid to attend parliament

Good for you, girls!, 1940. From I m A Firegirl, booklet on the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS), in Tucks Better Little Book series

War... 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
War... 1941. An air raid warden watches the night sky. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

The Good Neighbour, c1941 (1942). A female Air Raid Warden comforts a victim of the blitz. Air Raid Precautions (ARP) was an organisation in the United Kingdom set up as an aid in the prelude to

Air Raid Precautions, cigarette card, British, 1938. Rendering your refuge room gas-proof: red arrows highlight danger points

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"Air Raid Precautions: Safeguarding Lives and Unleashing Heroes" In the face of impending danger, nations have always sought ways to protect their citizens. During World War II, Britain pioneered a comprehensive system known as Air Raid Precautions (ARP), aimed at minimizing the devastating impact of aerial attacks. This captivating cigarette card from 1938 showcases some key elements of ARP. Gas Masks For Dogs: As war engulfed Europe, even our loyal four-legged friends were not spared. The image captures a heartwarming sight – dogs equipped with specially designed gas masks, affectionately dubbed "Dogs of War. " These brave animals played an essential role in search and rescue missions amidst chaos. Barrage Balloon: Hovering high above cities like majestic guardians, barrage balloons acted as formidable deterrents against enemy aircraft. Their presence forced pilots to fly at higher altitudes, reducing accuracy during bombings and protecting civilians below. Mobile First Aid Post MED01_01_0220: In times of crisis, medical assistance becomes paramount. Mobile first aid posts like this one ensured that injured individuals received immediate attention on-site or while being transported to hospitals for further care. Birmingham A. R. P. : Birmingham's dedicated ambulance drivers and attendants donned new uniforms proudly as they prepared themselves for any eventuality. These unsung heroes braved dangerous conditions to save lives and provide comfort during air raids. Main A. R. P Control Centre in Liverpool: At the heart of every operation lay efficient communication networks. Here we see a young girl telephonist skillfully operating her phone at Liverpool's main A. R. P control centre – connecting vital information across the city under attack. Tracheal Tube Gas Mask: Innovations in protective gear extended beyond conventional designs; this gas mask catered specifically to those who relied on tracheal tubes for breathing support. It exemplified ARP's commitment to inclusivity by ensuring that everyone had a chance to survive. Air Raid Shelters.