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Gas masks being issued at Upton School. 27th August 1939
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Gas masks being issued at Upton School. 27th August 1939
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Torquay Herald Express
Mirrorpix
Torquay
Devon
United Kingdom
Media ID 21765345
© Mirrorpix
1939 Air Raid Precautions Bygones Civil Defence Devon Nostalgia Not Personality South West Thirties War And Conflict
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This print takes us back to a significant moment in history - the issuance of gas masks at Upton School on August 27th, 1939. As tensions rose in the late 1930s, air raid precautions became a crucial part of daily life for communities across England. This image captures the solemnity and gravity of those times. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see young schoolchildren lined up outside their school building, eagerly awaiting their turn to receive their gas masks. The expressions on their faces range from curiosity to apprehension as they hold out their hands to receive these protective devices that would become an emblem of wartime resilience. The scene is reminiscent of a bygone era when civil defense efforts were paramount and every citizen had a role to play in safeguarding the home front. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War II and evokes feelings of nostalgia for a time long gone. Located in Devon, England, Upton School was just one among countless institutions preparing for potential air raids during this tumultuous period. This photograph not only captures an important historical event but also preserves memories that should never be forgotten. As we gaze upon this powerful image from Memory Lane Prints' archive collection, it transports us back to an era defined by war and conflict but also characterized by unity and resilience.
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