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Wartime photograph: Hackney ARP wardens

Object

Photograph

Production date

1939-1945

Object number

1996.59

Physical Description

A black and white photograph of five men in ARP uniforms standing in front of car marked 'No 24 Hackney'. The ARP (Air Raid Precaution) scheme provided public shelters and gas-proof rooms in people’s homes. Each ARP warden worked in one post, and was responsible for a particular area. They made sure that no light was visible at night, and made records of bomb damage.

Associated Place

Dimension

height: 112mm
width: 157mm

On display?

Yes