Literature
Literature
Along my travels from time to time I have been fortunate to acquire books, magazines and paraphernalia from the turn of the last century onwards. Some of this material is fascinating to read and the artwork just astounding. I have started to scan some or all of these and will begin posting them as time permits.
They are assembled and available for download in Adobe PDF format for your convenience.
Housing Manual 1944
Ministry of Health / Ministry of Works
A book published by the U.K goverment describing the short term house building program that would start in the event of WW2 ending in 1945.
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National Registration Identity Card - 1942
Identity cards (or National Registration Cards) were introduced by the government during World War II. Written on them was the owner’s name, date of birth, address and any changes of address. Both adults and children were given identity cards. They were all brown coloured until 1943 when adults were supplied with blue cards
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Roof Over Britain
The official Story Of The A.A Defences 1939 - 1943
Published in Britain during 1943 it refers to the anti-aircraft defences spread over the United Kingdom during the Second World War
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Front Line 1940 - 1941
The Official Story of the Civil Defence of Britain
Published in Britain during 1942 and issued for the Ministry of Home Security by the Ministry of Information, this book describes what was happening over Britain during the bombings.
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Mechanical Engineers Handbook
Fowlers Mechanical Engineers Pocket Book - 1915
Published in 1915 this Pocketbook covers all things related to mechanical engineering.
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Notes On Map Reading
Notes On Map Reading (reprinted with amendments 1939) - 1929
Published in June, 1939 by the War Office, this manual was intended for the use of candidates for commissions in the regular army and Royal Air Force.
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The World Of Wonder
10,000 things every child should know - edition 5 - 1932
Published in December 1932 by the Amalgamated Press LTD, London - this magazine formed part 5 of a 52 week volume.
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The Cathedral Psalter - circa 1948
Canticles and Proper Psalms Pointed For Chanting
Rescued from Talgarth Mental Hospital - Mid Wales
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RAC Handbook - 1954
Royal Automobile Club Guide & Handbook
This edition was published in 1954 and produced by Hazell, Watson & Viney, LTD - Aylesbury and London
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