Home Guard Collection (#5)

The picture shows one of the first LDV Home Guard units to be formed in the North East. Many of the men are ex-servicemen and are seen on parade before going on duty at a barricade and other posts

Former World War Two Members of the Home Guard line up for inspection. Circa 1972

World War Two Home Guard on a training exercise - an attack at a Glasgow railway station

Bomb Damaged building in Britain during WW2 is inspected by members of the Home Guard

Children from a Yorkshire village school acting as an invading force, with one aiming a toy revolver from behind a farm cart at British Prime Minister Winston Churchill during his tour of the North

72 year old parashooter Pat Mahon, a local Defence Volunteer, holding a rifle over his shoulder during an invasion exercise in the Second World War. 3rd July 1940

World War II Women. Three ATS girls who live in a Caravan seen here getting the attention of the local home guard. November 1940 P010274

War, Invasion. OPS: Volunteers from a village marching to their positions. 3rd July 1940

Dads Army actors at the opening of a new exhibition about the real Dads Army - the Home Guard at the Imperial War Museum, Left to right are Private Godfrey played by Arnold Ridley

Members of the theatre cast for the West End stage production of the popular television comedy series Dads Army August 1975

Actoes Hamish Roughead (left) and John Bardon who take over the roles of Frazer and Walker for the West End stage production of the popular television comedy series Dads Army August 1975

Members of the cast of the popular television comedy series Dads Army appear in a special Christmas show where they have to train for snowy weather

Arthur Lowe dressed up as St George during filming for the episode Knights of Madness in the final series of the popular wartime comedy television programme Dads Army

Arthur Lowe who plays Captain Mainwaring (right) and John Laurie (Private Frazer) in the popular wartime comedy television programme Dads Army

Stars of the popular wartime comedy television programme Dads Army toast each other after recording the final ever episode at BBC Television Centre in Shepherds Bush

Arthur Lowe dressed up as St George during filming for the episode Knights of Madness in the final series of the popular wartime comedy television programme Dads Army

Stars of the popular wartime comedy television programme Dads Army toast pose for a group photograph after recording the final ever episode at BBC Television Centre in Shepherds Bush. July 1977

Defence of the Homeland. Parashooters aged 17-72 meet in the ancient market hall to organise which parts of the countryside they will be covering as look-outs. 3rd July 1940

The cast of the wartime comedy series Dads Army take to the water during the filming of episode " Come In Your Time Is Up" The Dads Army crew aborad their homemade galleon searching for

World War II Women. Mrs. W. C. Thiele (right) and Mrs. P
World War II Women. Mrs. W.C. Thiele (right) and Mrs. P. Bartlett who are the helmsmen of Patrol Launches of the Upper Thames Patrol (Home Guard)

Inspecting The Home Guard, 1940s, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Inspecting The Home Guard, 1940s, (1945). British Prime Minister Winston Churchill inspects the local defence volunteers during the Second World War

Reviewing the Home Guard, Sheffield Yorkshire, c. 1941
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: u10493

Evening Post chief photographer Jim Facey with members of the Home Guard. Circa September 1940

Members of the Home Guard march whilst wearing gas masks. 14 / 07 / 1942
Members of the Home Guard march whilst wearing gas masks. 14/07/1942

Major General R C Money inspects members of the Home Guard at Throckley, Northumberland. 27/11/1941

After a patrol in November 1940, members of a North-East Home Guard unit enjoy a little relaxation at their new headquarters. 07/11/1940

Northumberland Home Guard units attend a St Georges Day service at St James Park, Newcastle, in 1944. 24/04/1944

The Lord Mayor of Newcastle (Councillor A D Russell) inspecting men of the Home Guard attached to an engineering establishment in the North East. 13/08/1940

Gosforth Home Guard members marching to the Royalty Cinema to see a special film show. 21st April 1941

The home guard in the North East circa 1940

A German over Warsaw (Poster), 1914. Artist: Mayakovsky, Vladimir Vladimirovich (1893-1930)
A German over Warsaw (Poster), 1914. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Oh, you German!... (Poster), 1914. Artist: Mayakovsky, Vladimir Vladimirovich (1893-1930)
Oh, you German!... (Poster), 1914. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Austrians surrended Lvov to the Russians... (Poster), 1914. Artist: Mayakovsky, Vladimir Vladimirovich (1893-1930)
The Austrians surrended Lvov to the Russians... (Poster), 1914. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

A Butcher Came Along to Lodz... 1914-1915. Artist: Malevich, Kasimir Severinovich (1878-1935)
A Butcher Came Along to Lodz... 1914-1915. Private Collection

Wilhelms Carousel (Poster), 1914. Artist: Malevich, Kasimir Severinovich (1878-1935)
Wilhelms Carousel (Poster), 1914. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Covering the road block, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Covering the road block, 1941. Men of the Home Guard in a dug-out, protected by sandbags, aim their rifles ready for action. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton

Keeping in touch with home from the White House, Washington, 1943, (1945). Churchill addressed the Home Guard from the White House, Washington in 1943

Civil Defence volunteers, 1942. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1942]

All Night Raid on Britains Capital - Statue of John Milton, 1940, (1940). The Statue of poet John Milton (1608-1674) at St Giles-without-Cripplegate, damaged by a bombing raids on 24th August 1940

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The Sutton Coalfield Battalion of the Warwickshire Home Guard paraded for inspection, showcasing their unwavering dedication to protecting their community during wartime. With determination etched on their faces, these brave men stood tall, ready to defend their homeland. In 1942, the Billingshurst Home Guard Commander changed hands, symbolizing the continuity and adaptability of this vital force. Stepping into his new role with pride and responsibility, he led his troops with unwavering resolve in the face of adversity. Amidst the chaos of war in 1940, Swindon's Home Guard manned an anti-aircraft gun platform. Their vigilant eyes scanned the skies as they stood united against enemy threats. These courageous individuals exemplified resilience and bravery in times of uncertainty. Sheffield Yorkshire witnessed a powerful display of unity when reviewing its Home Guard in 1941. Shoulder to shoulder, these ordinary citizens transformed into extraordinary defenders as they prepared themselves for any challenge that may come their way. At Liddington in 1942, members of the 13th Battalion Home Guard showcased their marksmanship skills at a rifle shoot. Precision and accuracy were paramount as they honed their abilities to protect what mattered most – home and country. GWR's Home Guard battalions paraded proudly at Castle Bar Park in London during 1940. The sight was awe-inspiring; a testament to ordinary people rising above themselves to become guardians of peace amidst turmoil. As World War II drew closer towards its end in 1944, Swindon Works bid farewell to its valiant soldiers from the 13th Battalion Home Guard during a standing down parade. Their duty fulfilled but not forgotten; these heroes left behind an indelible legacy within their community. In Wiltshire during that same year, the presentation of the Wiltshire Home Guard served as a reminder that every contribution counted towards safeguarding freedom.