Britain Under Threat: Civil Defence in the Era of Total War, 1914–1989 Seeking Shelter on the London Underground

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Authored by Dr Charlie Hall

Published on 1st May, 2025

Seeking Shelter on the London Underground

Explore the challenges, safety measures, and experiences of Londoners sheltering in the Underground during the Second World War.

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Colour poster by William Little issued in 1941 showing two groups of armed marching soldiers, one from each of the countries allied to fight Germany, Japan, and Italy, facing a giant V for victory composed of the flags of each of the countries allied in the fight.

Licensed to access British Government Information and Propaganda, 1939–2009

1939 2009

A cover of The Illustrated War News, including an illustration of a tank, the Union Jack flag, and the French flag.

Licensed to access Illustrated War News, 1914–1918 & 1939

1914 1939

Representatives from the Soviet Union, UK and US at the 1945 Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany.

Licensed to access Establishing the Post-War International Order, 1944–1961

1944 1961

Beige background with red and black lettering. There is a letter header to the Ministry of Information, stamped with a red SECRET stamp. Underneath it reads U.S. Secret Equals British Secret Confidential. Over the top of the image are various symbols depicting a code language.

Licensed to access Censorship: Policy and Practice During the Second World War

1914 1959

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