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During the Blitz, children in urban areas were well rehearsed in the necessary safety precautions. Owing to the size of some Society homes, a thoroughly practised drill was an important measure should the air-raid sirens sound.
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Ref: 1686
Title: Children wearing gas masks
Date: Around 1940
Location: Unknown
Creator: Unknown

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During the Blitz, children in urban areas were well rehearsed in the necessary safety precautions. Owing to the size of some Society homes, a thoroughly practised drill was an important measure should the air-raid sirens sound.

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