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Boys release toy balloons bearing appeals for the Doctor Barnardo’s Home at Stepney, London, August 1939
After the German invasion of Poland, The King declared war in September 1939.
In preparation for war, Britain undertakes measures including calling up of troops, citizens returning home from abroad, children rehearsing safety drills. The government also thought of all the possible dangers and difficulties the Home Front would face and started to take precautions.
Boys release toy balloons bearing appeals for the Doctor Barnardo’s Home at Stepney, London, August 1939
Take a look at life in Britain in 1939 through these fascinating black and white photographs.
The ladies’ rifle team of Downe House School in Berkshire set out for a practice session with their guns, April 1939
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