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A simple leaflet entitled "What To Do About Gas" from early 1941 that outlined the necessity for the general public to have their respirator handy and know how to use it.  "What To Do About Gas" Leaflet from the Ministry of Home Security front  "What To Do About Gas" Leaflet from the Ministry of Home Security rear
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I'm following up on yesterday's blog about the exhibition outside St. Paul's. Cathedral covering the St. Paul's Watch, with an example of a duty card. The owner certainly had the graveyard shift – 9:30 PM to 6:30 AM. I am indebted to a long-time contributor for the images.
 St. Paul's Watch ARP Duty Card details Ever wondered what the Yanks were doing about Civil Defense (yes, spelt with an 's') during World War II (they prefer Roman numerals)? Well, wonder no more. New to the information superhighway interwebs is ww2civildefense.com, a website dedicated to the history of the Office of Civilian Defense between 1941 and 1945. Also included are the various units of the protective Citizens Defense Corps and the volunteers in the Citizens Service Corps supporting the war effort in their neighborhood (the colonies over there have a thing about dropping that letter 'u'...).  New Website - US Civilian Defense During WWII Here's an interesting piece of home front history. From The News we have an advert for the Gas Mask Ball at the Lacarno dance hall on Streatham Hill. The event was also filmed. One shilling and threepence does seem a tad expensive, though...  Locarno Gas Mask Ball  Locarno, Streatham Hill A fine selection of Civil Defence-related insignia and papers for a Mr & Mrs Fenner based in Dover. Two styles of area marking are shown, the early red style for use on bluette overalls and the yellow-bordered example for battledress. I'm not sure about the DOVER shoulder titles; I'm unaware of any local authority issuing shoulder titles with the town's name. It would need period photographic evidence to back that assumption. Also included is the Royal Life Saving Society's Respiration Service badge, war service chevrons, CD breast and cap badges. There is also an Air Raid Precautions appointment card and a few other pieces of paperwork.  Dover-Based Civil Defence Insignia & Paper Ephemera
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