History - 1940's Museum
	Items from our collection which may be of interest to others. There isn't a great deal here at the moment but I do hope to add more, Click on the images to see a larger version.

	Home Front
			Baby Gas Mask. This was produced by the British government to protect very young children in the event of a gas attack. How effective this would have been I don't know. This one is stamped 1939.						British Womens Land Army Arm Band and 1944 Book
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			British ARP Gas Rattle & Air Raid Warning Bell. The Rattle is date stamped 1939				Dynamo Operated Torch The torch is in working order and gives a useful amount of light without the need of batteries. It fits snugly into the palm of the hand making the squeezing of the dynamo lever most natural.

	Military
			American Book of Matches. The front of this book of matches give US serviceman pause for thought.						American Book of Matches The back of the book of matches relays the full message of other wartime dangers !
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			RAF issued watch Owned by a member of the Halifax Crew pictured. (Chap in centre wearing hat).

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