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Preparation Collection

Background imagePreparation Collection: Building the outer foundations for an air raid shelter in a garden in Hextable

Building the outer foundations for an air raid shelter in a garden in Hextable. 1938

Background imagePreparation Collection: The construction of an Air Raid Precautions shelter beneath a war memorial in Swanley

The construction of an Air Raid Precautions shelter beneath a war memorial in Swanley, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Teaching young women cooking in a kitchen 1950s

Teaching young women cooking in a kitchen 1950s

Background imagePreparation Collection: Territorial Army recruits at camp in Chichester, Sussex. A game of cricket. 1939

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Chichester, Sussex. A game of cricket. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: St Josephs School children during a gas mask drill in St Mary Cray, Kent

St Josephs School children during a gas mask drill in St Mary Cray, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: An Air Raid Precautions first aid post in Sidcup, Kent. The building has been fortified

An Air Raid Precautions first aid post in Sidcup, Kent. The building has been fortified with sandbags to bolster its defenses against bomb attacks. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Children at school in Sidcup, Kent, during wartime. Here they are watching

Children at school in Sidcup, Kent, during wartime. Here they are watching workmen digging out a trench for an A R P shelter. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: A blackout ambulance receiving a casualty in Dartford, Kent. 1939

A blackout ambulance receiving a casualty in Dartford, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: A policeman is fitting an air raid siren along with a warning sign to a police car

A policeman is fitting an air raid siren along with a warning sign to a police car in Eltham, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Moments of stress in the kitchen before the start of a state banquet, Mansion House

Moments of stress in the kitchen before the start of a state banquet, Mansion House, London, England June 1954

Background imagePreparation Collection: Lamouille, assistant chef of the Ritz Hotel for ten years reads out the orders of

Lamouille, assistant chef of the Ritz Hotel for ten years reads out the orders of the day to kitchen staff as they prepare for another day of culinary excellence. 7 October 1950

Background imagePreparation Collection: The rush to buy silk hats for the Royal Wedding keeps London factories busy. 5

The rush to buy silk hats for the Royal Wedding keeps London factories busy. 5 November 1934

Background imagePreparation Collection: Europes largest block of flats will have bomb proof shelter at Albany Street and Euston Road

Europes largest block of flats will have bomb proof shelter at Albany Street and Euston Road. Pouring out the roof of the new flats. 25 July 1935

Background imagePreparation Collection: Spooning lemon mixture into pastry case sitting on baking sheet, to minimise spillage

Spooning lemon mixture into pastry case sitting on baking sheet, to minimise spillage when putting in the oven credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imagePreparation Collection: A restaurant proprietor of Dean Street, Soho, has, for 30 years, supplied a

A restaurant proprietor of Dean Street, Soho, has, for 30 years, supplied a dainty dish of snails for his customers. They are in season now and in great demand 16 October 1922

Background imagePreparation Collection: A Dawsons shop front advertising that they have Air Raid Precautions ( ARP ) outfits

A Dawsons shop front advertising that they have Air Raid Precautions ( ARP ) outfits, 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) wardens in Crayford, Kent, looking at maps of the area

ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) wardens in Crayford, Kent, looking at maps of the area. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Schoolboys wearing their gasmasks in a drill at Erith, Kent 1937

Schoolboys wearing their gasmasks in a drill at Erith, Kent 1937

Background imagePreparation Collection: Sandbag protection for Livingstone Hospital at Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Sandbag protection for Livingstone Hospital at Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: A new swimming pool under construction in Barnehurst, Kent. 1938

A new swimming pool under construction in Barnehurst, Kent. 1938

Background imagePreparation Collection: Delivering gas masks by pram to families in Sidcup, Kent. Mrs Topham and Mrs

Delivering gas masks by pram to families in Sidcup, Kent. Mrs Topham and Mrs Boggett delivering to Mrs Williams (centre). 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: The Duchess of Kent inspecting the guard of honour. 1938

The Duchess of Kent inspecting the guard of honour. 1938

Background imagePreparation Collection: Territorial Army recruits at camp in Chichester, Sussex. Fetching water on a bicycle

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Chichester, Sussex. Fetching water on a bicycle. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Casualties are being loaded into the back of a lorry during an air raid drill

Casualties are being loaded into the back of a lorry during an air raid drill in Sidcup, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: The ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) headquarters in Dartford, Kent. Captain Spencer

The ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) headquarters in Dartford, Kent. Captain Spencer Tucker organising the troops. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Officers Training Corps demonstration at Dartford Grammer school in Kent

Officers Training Corps demonstration at Dartford Grammer school in Kent. 1937

Background imagePreparation Collection: Traffic lights beings obscured for an Air Raid Precautions drill at Gravesend, Kent

Traffic lights beings obscured for an Air Raid Precautions drill at Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: The Dartford Territorial Army unit in a drill display, in Central Park

The Dartford Territorial Army unit in a drill display, in Central Park. 3-inch-mortar crew demonstrate mortar procedure

Background imagePreparation Collection: Cricket in Eltham, Kent. A barrage balloon can be seen in the background

Cricket in Eltham, Kent. A barrage balloon can be seen in the background. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Coronation decorations in Sutton at Hone, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of

Coronation decorations in Sutton at Hone, Kent, to celebrate the coronation of King George VI. 6 May 1937

Background imagePreparation Collection: Major M J Malling overlooks the Voluntary Aid Detachment demonstration in Orpington

Major M J Malling overlooks the Voluntary Aid Detachment demonstration in Orpington, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Miss Peggy Macleod making butter Skimming off the cream from thee cream pans

Miss Peggy Macleod making butter Skimming off the cream from thee cream pans note that she uses skollop sheel in Daliburgh South Uist Outer Hebridges Scotland September 1961

Background imagePreparation Collection: The interior of a flooded dug out in Sidcup, Kent. Mr George Harris attempts

The interior of a flooded dug out in Sidcup, Kent. Mr George Harris attempts to bucket the water out. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Women doing their voluntary service by knitting in Dartford, Kent. Here they are

Women doing their voluntary service by knitting in Dartford, Kent. Here they are winding up the wool. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) wardens examines the casualties during a drill in Sidcup

ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) wardens examines the casualties during a drill in Sidcup, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Three De Havilland DH60X moths ( G-aPW, G-aRA, G-AFPY ) perform a dummy air raid

Three De Havilland DH60X moths ( G-aPW, G-aRA, G-AFPY ) perform a dummy air raid on Dartford, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Mrs Ellis and Valerie Ellis sitting in an air raid shelter in Downham, Kent

Mrs Ellis and Valerie Ellis sitting in an air raid shelter in Downham, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: An Air Raid Precautions demonstration held at Sidcup Place, Kent. Demonstration

An Air Raid Precautions demonstration held at Sidcup Place, Kent. Demonstration involving tackling a fire on a mock up village 1938

Background imagePreparation Collection: Major G T Mckonkey overlooks the Voluntary Aid Detachment demonstration in Chislehurst

Major G T Mckonkey overlooks the Voluntary Aid Detachment demonstration in Chislehurst, Kent. Nurses attach an arm sling onto a mock patient. 1937

Background imagePreparation Collection: Traffic lines painted on the road for the Air Raid Precautions in Gravesend, Kent

Traffic lines painted on the road for the Air Raid Precautions in Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: A 4. 7 in anti aircraft gun part of a anti aircraft gun emplacement on Hilly Fields

A 4. 7 in anti aircraft gun part of a anti aircraft gun emplacement on Hilly Fields in Lewisham, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Miss Peggy Macleod making butter using the plunger in Daliburgh South Uist Outer

Miss Peggy Macleod making butter using the plunger in Daliburgh South Uist Outer Hebridges Scotland September 1961

Background imagePreparation Collection: Major M J Malling and Colonel Rje Oliver tasting fruits while at demonstration overlooking

Major M J Malling and Colonel Rje Oliver tasting fruits while at demonstration overlooking a Voluntary Aid Detachment demonstration in Orpington, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: The Auxiliary Fire Service during a hose practice drill by the River Thames at Greenwich

The Auxiliary Fire Service during a hose practice drill by the River Thames at Greenwich, London. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Scouts helping out with the ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) in Crayford, Kent

Scouts helping out with the ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) in Crayford, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: An Air Raid Precautions demonstration in Dartford, Kent. Incendiary bomb explosion

An Air Raid Precautions demonstration in Dartford, Kent. Incendiary bomb explosion. 1938

Background imagePreparation Collection: Gas proof pram invention in Hextable, Kent. 1938

Gas proof pram invention in Hextable, Kent. 1938

Background imagePreparation Collection: A national service Anti Aircraft display at the State Cinema in Dartford, Kent

A national service Anti Aircraft display at the State Cinema in Dartford, Kent. A Vickers QF 3.7 Anti Aircraft Gun is on full display. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Nurses of the Voluntary Aid Detachment during a demonstration in Sidcup, Kent

Nurses of the Voluntary Aid Detachment during a demonstration in Sidcup, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: An air raid shelter and sign in Gravesend, Kent. 1938

An air raid shelter and sign in Gravesend, Kent. 1938

Background imagePreparation Collection: Gas demonstration, in Chislehurst. 1935

Gas demonstration, in Chislehurst. 1935

Background imagePreparation Collection: An anti aircraft display in Dartford, Kent. A range finder, a bofor 40mm gun crew

An anti aircraft display in Dartford, Kent. A range finder, a bofor 40mm gun crew and a searchlight work together in this demonstration. 1938

Background imagePreparation Collection: Miss Peggy Macleod washing out the bowl after making butter by hand in Daliburgh

Miss Peggy Macleod washing out the bowl after making butter by hand in Daliburgh South Uist Outer Hebridges Scotland September 1961

Background imagePreparation Collection: A press photographer in a ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) gas suit, taking pictures

A press photographer in a ARP ( Air Raid Precautions ) gas suit, taking pictures at the demonstration in Sidcup, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Air raid shelters being delivered to Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Air raid shelters being delivered to Gravesend, Kent. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Air Raid Precaution exercise on Old Kent Road in London. A kilted man is amongst

Air Raid Precaution exercise on Old Kent Road in London. A kilted man is amongst the crowd. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Bristol Bulldogs fighters of No 32 Squadron in formation flying over Biggin Hill

Bristol Bulldogs fighters of No 32 Squadron in formation flying over Biggin Hill. 1936

Background imagePreparation Collection: Territorial Army recruits at camp in Lympne, Kent. Mounted machines

Territorial Army recruits at camp in Lympne, Kent. Mounted machines. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Territorials at camp at Lympne. A Territorial writing home. 1939

Territorials at camp at Lympne. A Territorial writing home. 1939

Background imagePreparation Collection: Preparing fresh homegrown gooseberries for cooking credit: Marie-Louise Avery /

Preparing fresh homegrown gooseberries for cooking credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imagePreparation Collection: Glass Bodum teapots on metal shelf in restaurant credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen

Glass Bodum teapots on metal shelf in restaurant credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imagePreparation Collection: Four couer a la creme moulds stacked on old wooden surface credit: Marie-Louise

Four couer a la creme moulds stacked on old wooden surface credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imagePreparation Collection: Fillets of monkfish in pan ready to be roasted on bed of rosemary with lemon

Fillets of monkfish in pan ready to be roasted on bed of rosemary with lemon and anchovies credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imagePreparation Collection: Peeled pears poached in vanilla sugar syrup on striped wooden board credit: Marie-Louise

Peeled pears poached in vanilla sugar syrup on striped wooden board credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imagePreparation Collection: Fresh mango showing technique for cutting into cubes credit: Marie-Louise Avery

Fresh mango showing technique for cutting into cubes credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Background imagePreparation Collection: Bunch of fresh young carrots with tops, draining in old aluminium colander credit

Bunch of fresh young carrots with tops, draining in old aluminium colander credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto



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