Historical information

Part of a suite of materials used by Air Raid Precautions (ARP) wardens in Kew in the Second World War. Air raid wardens managed groups of people in using air raid facilities that were constructed throughout the district. The ARP scheme was based on that developed in the United Kingdom.

Significance

Primary resources showing the materials and advice developed to protect civilians on the home front. Examples of such support in the Kew Historical Society's collection includes advice for authorised community representatives, insignia and equipment.

Physical description

Certificate awarded to Mr. S. J. Gare of 5 Bowen Street, Kew in 1942 after successfully completing an air raid precautions course, dated 25th March 1942.