Second World War Evacuees (2 results)
Published by BBC History, London, 2010
- Softcover
- Magazine / Periodical
Seller: Cosmo Books, Shropshire., United KingdomCosmo Books
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Add to basketCondition: Very Good. 4 pages, illustrated. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: A4 Size. Category: BBC History Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…
[Second World War ephemera.] Printed card of 'Instructions', headed 'Women's Voluntary Services for Civil Defence. Knitted Patchwork Covers for Evacuated Children.'
[Women's Voluntary Services for Civil Defence, London; Second World War evacuees; evacuation; evacuated children]
Published by Women's Voluntary Services for Civil Defence London, 1939
- Softcover
Seller: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, United KingdomRichard M. Ford Ltd
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Add to basketPrinted on one side of a piece of 15cm square card. In good condition, lightly aged and worn. Four numbered instructions, preceded by: 'There would be a great need for extra bed coverings for children should evacuation ever take place. Suitable covers can be made by sewing together squares knitted up from scraps of wool. They will always be useful even if, as we all hope, they are not needed for their original purpose.' This initiative can be dated from a reference in 'Home & Country' magazine, 1939. Scarce: no copy traced in the Imperial War Museum or elsewhere.…
