B/W print; Air raid precautions (ARP) demonstration at Chiswick Works by Topical Press, 5 Jul 1939

Open this image in your browser's fullscreen mode

© TfL

License this image

Share this item

Add to collection

Main details

Main details for this item.

Reference number	1998/48321
Description	Air raid precautions (ARP) demonstration at Chiswick Works, a couple of months prior to the beginning of the Second World War. A crowd watches ARP staff, who are dressed in protective clothing, carry out a procedure.
Photographer	Topical Press
Dates	5 Jul 1939
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	U30180
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Wartime
Completeness	59% 59% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	mm
  Width	mm
  Descriptive size	8x6ins

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Text	Items on lorry: Auxiliary Water Supply (partially obscrued) Clean Swabs

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Shot	Medium exterior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	Topical Press, 5 Jul 1939

• Associated companies, people and places

  Places

  Location	Chiswick Works, Hounslow W4