ATS Uniform
Khaki coloured wool cap from an ATS uniform. There is a thin strip of brown leather around the front of the cap and a brass ATS badge. The uniform belonged to Kathleen Riches who was based in Bicester. ...
Badge
Black fabric badge with three yellow stripes that belonged to Arthur James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath on 13 May 1902. He moved to Leamington Spa in 1929. In 1938 he qualified as an Air ...
Badge
Black badge with three yellow stripes that belonged to Arthur James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath on 13 May 1902. He moved to Leamington Spa in 1929. In 1938 he qualified as an Air Raid Precautions ...
Badge
Khaki-coloured fabric badge with CZECHOSLOVAKIA embroidered in red. It can be found inside wallet M4769.2012.1.1
Bell
This bell was used to summon servants and belonged to local author George Eliot. It came from the bedroom [?] of Bird Grove House in Coventry where she lived with her father. The bell was found during ...
Bomb Damage to St. Michael's Baptist Church, Coventry
As seen from the tower of Coventry Cathedral.
Bombing of Automotive Products
A black and white photograph of Automotive Products after the bombing raid of 16 July 1942. The photograph shows the remains of an AP building, with much of the building's structure on display.
During ...
Bombing of Automotive Products
A black and white photograph of Automotive Products after the bombing raid of 16 July 1942. The photo shows the damage caused to the inside of the building. There are tables and benches in the foreground ...
Bombing of Automotive Products
A black and white photograph of Automotive Products after the bombing raid of 16 July 1942. The photograph gives a clear view out of what would have been the building's roof which was damaged by the bombing.
During ...
Bombing of Automotive Products
A black and white photograph of Automotive Products after the bombing raid of 16 July 1942. There is a view through what would have been the building's roof, which was distroyed by the bombing.
During ...
Bombing of Automotive Products
A black and white photograph of Automotive Products after the bombing raid of 16 July 1942. The photo shows people standing in the damaged building. There is a view of the now open roof caused by the ...
Bombing of Automotive Products
A black and white photograph of Automotive Products after the bombing raid of 16 July 1942.
During the Second World War Automotive Products (AP) produced parts for aircraft and clutches for tanks ...
Camouflaged Factory Buildings
Colin Moss (1914-2005) Camouflaged Factory Buildings (1939-1941) Pencil and watercolour on paper 380mm x 562mm Painter, draughtsman, printmaker and teacher, Colin Moss was based in Leamington Spa during ...
Certificate
Certificate to accompany the Civil Defence Long Service medal that belonged to Arthur James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath on 13 May 1902. He moved to Leamington Spa in 1929. In 1938 he qualified ...
Chevron
Chevron for Civil Defence service. It belonged to Arthur James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath on 13 May 1902. He moved to Leamington Spa in 1929. In 1938 he qualified as an Air Raid Precautions ...
Chevrons for Civil Defence Service
Chevrons for Civil Defence service. They belonged to Arthur James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath on 13 May 1902. He moved to Leamington Spa in 1929. In 1938 he qualified as an Air Raid Precautions ...
Civil Defence Badge
Dark blue felt Civil Defence badge. The badge is circular and is embroidered in gold coloured thread with a crown and "CD" below. It belonged to Arthur James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath ...
Civil Defence Casualty Service and Home Guard Commemorative Booklet
This booklet was made in commemoration of the work of the Civil Defence Casualty Service and Home Guard during World War II. The booklet dates from August 1945.