Some remarkable prices have recently been achieved for London Underground shelter tickets; see this example for Piccadilly Circus. There is clearly an avid collectors market for this type of paper ephemera. The below ticket for Camden Town features the "New Tube Shelters" name and was sold on eBay for £210.
A previous blog detailed the background of a similar shelter in Clapham. See also the unique badge issued to wardens working in the New Tube Shelters.
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One of the more scarce items of clothing issued was the ARP Pattern 61 Waterproof (Mackintosh) Cape. A few examples have been seen and one was previously posted on this blog. The one below has "CITY FIRE GUARD" stamped to the rear and there is a snippet below - Protective Clothing for certain Fire Guards - regarding capes being issued. Images courtesy of Nick Wall. A similar design of helmet carrier has previously appeared on this blog but this one is in much better condition. This has additional loops for a shoulder strap to the rear but also maintains the leather cross strap for attaching the carrier to a respirator haversack. A Zuckerman helmet appears to fit in the carrier exactly.
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