Van (x4)
Object
Model, ARP
Production date
1939 = 1945
Object number
1992.258
Physical Description
Balsa wood, handpainted black/green/silver, sign on roof reads 'RD/G', 38 x 54 x 25mm.
Object history
During the Second World War (1939-1945), Thomas E. Browne was an Air Raid Precautions (ARP) warden for his local area in Clapton. He made these ARP models to help train his fellow wardens on attending bombing incidents and supporting casualties. Their ARP unit was Post 14 which covered the area around the Clapton side of Lea Bridge Road.
Associated Person
Thomas Edward Browne (Made by)
Associated Place
On display?
No