Tag: WW2
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In Reply
Barrowsgate answers those readers who doubt whether the Allies will win the war and he decries those who are profiting from it.
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Rationing Begins
Mistress Barrowsgate tells Barrowsgate how rationing is going to work in their house. Context: In January 1940, the British government introduced food rationing. The scheme was designed to ensure fair shares for all at a time of national shortage. The Ministry of Food was responsible for overseeing rationing. Every man, woman and child was given…
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Antrin Thochts
Barrowsgate offers prayers for readers whose offspring are having to fight another war. He is able to empathise with them one of his own sons is also away serving his country. Note: Barrowsgate’s elder son George has joined the Merchant Navy the previous month and was already away at sea.
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War Feshes ‘Stammack Control’
Barrowsgate talks about the wartime economy and eating less. Context: Although rationing had not yet started, the wartime economy had already resulted in food shortages.
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Birley’s Bull
Peter Birley joins the ARP. He attends a First-Aid course and applies a splint to a patient with a broken leg. He does it almost perfectly, with only one mistake. Context: Air Raid Precautions (“ARP”) refers to a number of organisations and guidelines in the United Kingdom dedicated to the protection of civilians from the…
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Oor Gallant ARP
Barrowsgate responds to the call for volunteer ARP wardens in 1938. As Secretary of State for War, Leslie Hore-Belisha started a recruitment drive for Air Raid Readiness (“ARP”) Wardens. As Transport Minister, Belisha had also introduced “Belisha beacons”, a mandatory driving test and had re-introduced motor vehicle speed limits in built-up areas.
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Peter Birley Esq. Warden A.R.P.
With war apparently imminent, Peter Birley asks Rob about gas attacks and what A.R.P. stands for. Background: In 1937, fearing a massive bombing attack on civilian populations, the British Government created the Air Raid Wardens’ Service. Civilians were encouraged to volunteer as Air Raid Precautions (“A.R.P.”) Wardens.