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It is well known that the firewomen were courageous and dedicated, but I don't want to forget the figure of the women Air Raid Wardens. As Mrs. Smith tells us, they were the first to reach the bombed zones. They were given protective clothing, a whistle that should be blown in case they needed help and a rattle in case of gas attacks. They were given a proper regulation gas mask and helmet, but they didn't have a uniform as such. They walked up and down the streets in the blackout looking for any bombs that might be dropped, people in trouble or anything that looked suspicious. Then they must run to the bunker and phone to operational headquarter and they would send the fire brigade and ambulance service and the police. During an air raid they were allowed to find some cover, but they had to be round and about, and if they heard anything drop, they had to be able to locate it quickly, so they could send a message.

In my opinion, they deserve a prominent place in the war work for their bravery and determination.
Elena L.

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Marie Maberley, a lady of the service industries,  came to stay with her sister in London doing housework and she refers that they had to sleep in their clothes in case they had to run out or were bombed. They took refuge into a Morrison shelter, which was an indoor cage that was designed to protect the occupants from masonry and debris.
Curra L.

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For almost two months, the great cities of England were bombed, especially London.
Once again, I was surprised by the courage shown by the English women, who not only protected the civilians but also provided them with shelter, food and medical assistance.
These women received a salary in return, it's true, but this didn't cover at all the nights they spent walking the streets of London under the German bombs.
Ángeles R.

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Mrs Smith tells that during the war some people got to the stage where they didn't want to know about air raids and shelters. Well, I have a story to share with you. My father's aunt lived in London during the Blitz. She was about twenty years old at the time. She told me that she was so terrified of being buried alive in the shelter that she walked around the streets of London during the nights while the bombs were falling. She told me this story thirty years ago and now I wish I had asked her to tell me more about this period of her life.
Marta

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The mission of these heroic women was fundamental to cover the needs of the population after each bombing. I can’t imagine the fear and responsibility that these women could have not only acting during the bombings warning the population but also helping, caring, giving protection, feeding and providing safe shelter during the time the bombings lasted.

Diana S.

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CHALLENGE #9 What information did Mrs Smith have to include in her A.R.P. reports?

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CHALLENGE #9 What information did Mrs Smith have to include in her A.R.P. reports?

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She had to stay at her post until everyone was out and seen to in case any next of kin had to be notified. She had to make out a report for the operational centre, which would be telephoned through. The report included where the incident was, the time, and how long it took the auxillary services to get there. She put down how many houses were damaged, how many people were in the houses and if they were alive or dead. She also put down which hospital they went to.
Vicente E.

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CHALLENGE #7 According to Mrs Smith, what was the difference between a part time and a full time A.R.P. warden?

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CHALLENGE #7 According to Mrs Smith, what was the difference between a part time and a full time A.R.P. warden?

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As a part- time warden, she didn’t have a uniform as such. She didn’t get paid, but full-time wardens did. She used to work one night on and one night off. She started at 8pm. at night and finished at 6 am. next morning. "The part-time guards had to be on duty about three nights a week, but this increased considerably when the bombing was more intense" (1).

The full-timers worked twenty-four hours on, and twenty-four hours off. They’d start at 8pm. one night and finish at 8pm. the next night.

There was four of them, two part-timers and two full-timers.(2)
₍₁₎https://sites.google.com/view/war-mum/air-raids-and-arp-wardens
(2) p.44
Ana Mo.R.

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It was shocking to read that people carried on doing a normal life even when there were air raids. Also, it was curious to learn that there were some buildings which couldn’t be bombed because they were bench marks.
Celia T.

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I really liked these women's work. Without the need to attack, they helped the civilians a lot by warning them of attacks and warning them to turn off the lights or close the blinds. They saved many lives thanks to their efforts.

Irene T.

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This is another one of the many examples about women´s courage and dedication to their country duringWWII. They were in the worst places in the worst times, helping all the people that needed anything because they did all kinds of work at street level. I would like to give my recognition to all the women who performed a magnificent job in a dreadful time.

CARLOS T.

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CHALLENGE #4 How did Patricia Graves prepare the Town Hall for the blackout?

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CHALLENGE #4 How did Patricia Graves prepare the Town Hall for the blackout?

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She'd had the foresight to get yards of black material to stick it onto the glass, all the windows. They did the whole building in one day.
Susana R.

Patricia covered all the windows with wide  material so that the enemy couldn't see the building. So, she  got permission after a long time requesting it.
Lola Gomez G.

Permission to do what?
Marta

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When I read this proyect I was surprised because a small porcentage of the A.R.P. guards were full-time and they were paid a salary but most  were part-time volunteers and at the beginning of the war, the A.R.P. guards did not have uniforms.

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When I read this proyect I was surprised because a small porcentage of the A.R.P. guards were full-time and they were paid a salary but most  were part-time volunteers and at the beginning of the war, the A.R.P. guards did not have uniforms.

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Mrs Smith tells us:
"As a part-time warden I did not have a uniform as such. I was given protective clothing, it was like water-proof clothing really, leggings and jacket. I had an arm band with A.R.P.  on it, and had a whistle and rattle." (from the book: What did you do in the war, mum?
Loli R.

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CHALLENGE #10 Rose Martin tells a beautiful story about a parcel she received from America with clothes for her children when she was bombed out. What did she find inside the parcel?

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CHALLENGE #10 Rose Martin tells a beautiful story about a parcel she received from America with clothes for her children when she was bombed out. What did she find inside the parcel?

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She received a bundle with clothes and a note from the donor, who was a teacher in Illinois. She had added notes from each of hers 24 pupils. For Rose their names were amusing.
Montse S.

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The bombing of the cities is one of the worst things about the war. During the bombings the ARP Wardens demonstrated great value and service to the community. In my opinion, they are an example to follow.
Pedro C.

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A doodlebug is a flying bomb.
Trini M.
The doodlebugs are insects very disgusting.They cause several itching and rashes.
Lola Gomez .G
I'm afraid this is not the right answer :)
Marta.

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In this way Mrs. Smith, a warden, was often called because she was very strict with the rules.  Wardens were taught first aid for giving help and comfort to wounded people until the ambulances could arrive, but they shouldn't give them food  or drink.  That person might look alright apparently but she or he  could be in a bad way internally.
Isabel G.

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A.R.P. - Air - Raid - Precautions (1938)

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CHALLENGE #8 A.R.P. wardens were given a whistle and a rattle. What did they use them for?

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CHALLENGE #8 A.R.P. wardens were given a whistle and a rattle. What did they use them for?

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The whistle was used to blow in case the worker was in trouble and needed help. The rattle was effective in case of gas attacks.
Victoria L.

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CHALLENGE #1 Where did Mable Kibble hide during the bombings?

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CHALLENGE #1 Where did Mable Kibble hide during the bombings?

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Mabble Kibble used to hide under a big sink . The manageress wrote  "This is Mabel's Hole", so she could go under there anytime.
Lola Gomez . G.
Mable Kibble  hid under a big sink where she used to wash up while working at the Civic restaurant.
Trini M.

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It must have been awful to live thinking that in any moment there might be a bomb. You knew it by the sound or the fear of the people.

Ana M. de H.

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CHALLENGE #6 According to Sylvia Jacobs, what big mistake did the London County Council make regarding the bombardments at the beginning of the war?

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CHALLENGE #6 According to Sylvia Jacobs, what big mistake did the London County Council make regarding the bombardments at the beginning of the war?

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At the beginning of the war the L.C.C. supposed that everybody would be killed, so they didn't provide places where survivors could be assisted. Consequently, schools were transformed into rest centres where alive people were provided with meals.
Victoria L.

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Hiding in a shelter in the middle of a Blitz and not knowing where or how your family is, has to be a real nightmare. Without a doubt, the ARP Wardens were true heroes for many people.

Juan V.

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A Doodlebug  was really a bomb with wings. It looked like a small aeroplane  and had no pilot.They made a sound like a lorry. Germans started sending these  bombs to London. Also  the" doodlebugs" were called " buzz bombs".
Lola Gomez G.

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CHALLENGE #5 Sylvia Jacobs worked at the rest centres. What was a rest centre? You'll find the answer in her contribution to the book "What Did You Do In The War, Mum"?

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CHALLENGE #5 Sylvia Jacobs worked at the rest centres. What was a rest centre? You'll find the answer in her contribution to the book "What Did You Do In The War, Mum"?

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Rest centres were places where people who had been bombed out of their homes could go to immediately.
Victoria L.

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CHALLENGE #3 How did you know that a fire bomb had been dropped nearby?

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CHALLENGE #3 How did you know that a fire bomb had been dropped nearby?

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They knew it by the noise. Mrs Smith said: "After a while I got so used to the noise that I knew if if was near or far. If a bomb dropped a good way away you'd feel a jar, but if it was in the next street you'd get broken glass and feel as if the building had been picked up and put down again"...
Noelia G.

That's right, but this is not exactly the answer.
Marta