Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing exciting insights into our new collection, Britain Under Threat: Civil Defence in the Era of Total War, 1914–1989, spotlighting important documents and the stories that they tell. Join Dr Charlie Hall, Senior Curator of the project, in exploring all things civil defence.
In this video, Charlie provides an introduction to the origins of modern British civil defence. He explains how the technological advancements of the First World War began to erode the distinction between the home front and the frontline, creating a greater need for protective measures for civilians.