Instructions
Printed instructions on how to wear a military ribbon. The instructions accompany the Civil Defence Long Service Ribbon that belonged to Arthur James Smith. The instructions are printed on cream coloured ...
Instructor Badge
Dark blue felt instructor badge. The badge is rectangular and is embroidered in gold coloured thread with "INSTRUCTOR". It belonged to Arthur James Smith. Arthur James Smith was born in Bath on 13 May ...
Leamington Spa. A.R.P. Control Centre
A.R.P. Control Centre, Jephson Villas, Leamington Spa. Civil defence personnel with telephones. 22nd June 1945
Leamington Spa. A.R.P. Control Centre
A.R.P. Control Centre, Jephson Villas, Leamington Spa. Civil Defence personnel at work. 22nd June, 1945
Leamington Spa. A.R.P. party
A.R.P. party at Central Depot, Rugby Road, Leamington Spa. Christmas 1941
Leamington Spa. Civil Defence parade
Civil Defence parade and inspection at Pump Room Gardens with the Mayor present, Leamington Spa. 12th July 1945
Leamington Spa. Old Police Station sandbagged
The Old Police Station (previously the Town Hall), Leamington Spa, sandbagged during World War II. 1941
Leamington Spa. Writing ration cards
Writing ration cards at the Town Hall, Leamington Spa. 1939
Milk Ration Card
A milk ration card belonging to Arthur Smith. It is made from beige coloured card printed in black. "MINISTRY OF FOOD. RATIONALISATION OF RETAIL DISTRIBUTION OF MILK" is printed on the obverse. Inscribed ...
Ministry of Agriculture - Dig For Victory Leaflet
This is a fold out leaflet from the Government Buildings (Block 'C'), Lytham St. Annes. The leaflet includes six photographs and instructions for I. SIMPLE DIGGING WHERE THERE IS NO TURF and II. DIGGING ...
Ministry of Agriculture - Dig For Victory Leaflet
This is a fold out leaflet, from Government Buildings (Block E), Lytham St. Annes. The leaflet includes six photographs and instructions for HOW TO SOW SEEDS and HOW TO USE A SEED BED.
Ministry of Fuel and Power Bulletin
This is a fuel bulletin issued by the Ministry of Fuel and Power. It discusses the fuel problem encountered during the Winter of 1939-40 and explains that the war factories have to be prioritised when ...
Much Park Street Bomb Damage
Two Air Raid Precaution Wardens stand next to a car in a bomb crater.
National Ration Book
A Ministry of Food National Ration Book issued to Sarah Smith of 58 Bath Street on 2 October 1918. It is made of five pieces of paper stapled together. Some of the ration tokens have been used.
National Registration Identity Card
National Registration Identity Card issued to Ethel M. Harrison. Ethel was born in Leamington Spa on 24 June 1899. She left school aged 13 to train as a dressmaker at Frank Smith dressmaking
National Registration Identity Card
National Registration Identity card belonging to Arthur Smith. The identity card is made from green coloured card with "NATIONAL REGISTRATION IDENTITY CARD" and the Royal coat of arms on the front. Inside ...
National Service Certificate of Registration
National Service certificate of registration for Arthur Smith. It is made from beige coloured card printed in blue. "NATIONAL SERVICE (ARMED FORCES) ACTS Certificate of Registration" is printed on the ...
Porcelain Head Doll
Toys become even more interesting when we know something about their history. This doll belonged to Winifred Woodcock, who was born in 1934. It was a Christmas present in 1938, when she was 4 years old. ...