Home Guard Collection (#3)

Two ladies (un named) working in a Fighter Aircraft Factory in The Midlands. Here they are rivetting on the framework of a Spitfire. Picture taken 4th April 1941

Army training. Soldiers training with a machine gun. Location unknown. But picture taken in The United Kingdom. Picture taken circa 1st June 1941

Munition working ladies in their factory. They are enjoying their moment together for the photograph, and have a great role together, helping the war effort.. Picture taken 17th August 1942

24 year old Joy fletcher and 19 year old Brenda Cawdell at work in the foundry. The white hot liquid metal can be seen on the moulds that they are clamping down

War munition workers. Male and female. Picture taken 31st October 1941

Miss Edith Care of Evesham. Once a waitress, but now working for the ATS (The Auxiliary Territorial Service ) at the Western Command Ordinance Factory. Picture taken 5th November 1942

2 soldiers in their quarters below their look out post. Picture undated. Mirrorpix will suggest 1st January 1942

Home Guard Bren gunner. (Picture) A Bren Gunner lowering himself through trap-door. 21st February 1944

The astounding picture produced by the flash of a 3 inch anti aircraft gun, and pictured during a night exercise by a Territorial Traing Camp, who are getting ready to repulse any invading aircraft

Two members of the Young Soldiers unit in the British Army train on the range finder of a 2 inch mortar. Picture taken 5th July 1942

A new Ack- Ack weapon has just been released from the secret list. A rocket shell is fired from a projector and these projectors wherever possible will be manned by the Home Guard

Balloon Barrage work in the midlands of England. (actual town not known) December 1939. A barrage balloon is a large unmanned tethered kite balloon used to defend ground targets against aircraft

A member of the Home Guard, training to keep guard of the West mountains during world War Two. He is climbing across an area called Devils Kitchen

Home Guards embarking under the watchful eyes of the Royal Marines. 13th August 1941

War Office travelling school instructs Home Guard. 7th August 1941

Home Guard during an exercise. 14th August 1941

A Cheshire Home Guard Battalion during an exercise with 6 pounder gun. 10th June 1943

Home Guard during an aerial attack exercise. 12th July 1941

Home Guard during an aerial attack exercise. 21st July 1941

Home Guard Motor Transport Company, Ulster Home Guard. November 13th 1942

Home Guard armoured train. 21st February 1944

Liverpool, Merseyside. Demonstration of the home guard. Picture taken 16th May 1943

Telephone clarks. Liverpool, Merseyside, during World War Two. Picture taken 11th February 1941

Slough women Home Guard. November 1941

The 4th Home Guard anniversary. Detachment of 3rd City of London Home Guards Parade in Hyde Park. King George VI takes the salute. Alongside the King is Lt

Women Home Defence Unit. The London Savings Bank are being trained by the Company of Home Guards from the Bank Unit. Their training includes P.T. Unarmed Combat signalling and shooting

Home Guard Mountaineers. Men of Bethesda Home Guard singing the Welsh National Anthem at the base of Devils Kitchen, one of the highest peaks in North Wales, after exercises. October 1942

Soldiers in the Hull and East Yorkshire area working with a range finder. The men do not appear to be from The Royal Engineers or the East Yorkshire Regiment, due to their badges bing different

Reading Standard. Valpy Street, Reading. Cooks prepare dinner at the Reading Home Guard Weekend Camp. 15th June 1942

The fire services on standby in South Wales, possibly Cardiff during The Second World War. Cardiff, Swansea were hit badly in the World War Two, due to their locations near ports, oil

Letter to the Barry Local Defence Volunteer Force. 26th June 1940

Home Guard from North Glamorgan had a realistic test of modern warfare in an exercise held in the Merthyr area recently. Our camera man ran into the enemy column seen here moving into the attack

Armoured vehicles of the local Home Guard are flung across the High Street of a un-named South Wales village as a temporary road block. Circa 1942

A regiment from Wales during training in World War Two. It is not clear what regiment this is, but its worth noting that two of the main Welsh regiments in World War Two were The Royal Welsh

Officers and N. C. O.s of a West Wales battalion of the Home Guard pose for the camera
Officers and N.C.O.s of a West Wales battalion of the Home Guard pose for the camera. Circa 1942

The Mayor of Swansea, (Councillor Tom James) handing out tea to The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) men from the mobile canteen donated to Swansea from The Canadian Teachers Association

Home Guard camp near Cardiff. Men use the cover of a hedge before advancing against the " enemy". September 1941

Penrhiwceiber Home Guard pose for the camera Circa 1941

Glamorgan Home Guard parading past the City Hall, Cardiff for a Thanksgiving. Circa November 1942

First pictures of the Home Guard A. A in action Carrying the rockets to the projectors
First pictures of the Home Guard A.A in action Carrying the rockets to the projectors. 8th July 1942

Monmouthshire Home Guard have their own assault course. (Picture) Miner-soldiers crawling under an apron of barb-wire, one of the many stiff obstacles of a mile course. 1st May 1943

Major Robert S. Palmer (centre) with officers of the 6th Mumbles Company of Glamorgan H. G
Major Robert S. Palmer (centre) with officers of the 6th Mumbles Company of Glamorgan H.G. Circa 1940s

Lieut-Gen D. G Watson reading a message from Sir James Grigg (the war Minister
Lieut-Gen D.G Watson reading a message from Sir James Grigg (the war Minister) at Cardiffs Home Guard Stand Down Parade. Circa 1940

Monmouthshire Home Guard negotisting a river by means of a slender wire bridge of their own making. This is one of the obstacles of a mile assault course. Circa July 1942

Face to face emery and Home Guard seem surprised to come to such close quarters at the country hedge. It looks as if the Home Guard was the more prepared

Men of the Home Guard interested in Valentine tanks which arrived at Cardiff during the weekend on a three day visit. 16th September 1941

First pictures of the Home Guard A. A in action loading a projector. 8th July 1942
First pictures of the Home Guard A.A in action loading a projector. 8th July 1942

Home Guard operating search lights. Circa September 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.