B/W print; Home Guard on patrol at Chiswick Works, by Topical Press, 1941

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Reference number	1998/53043
Description	A corporal (on left) and three private soldiers of the London Transport Home Guard march through the yard at Chiswick Works, possibly on their way to commence sentry duty. Two STL-type buses and some private cars can be seen in the background. The roof of the low building, background right, appears to be covered in camouflage paint.
Photographer	Topical Press
Dates	20 Mar 1941
Collection	Photographs
Object type	B/w print
Photograph number	U32765
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	Advert on bus: Picture Post Advert on bus: Benedict better quality Peas. Very tasty. Very sweet Bus blind: Private. To hire a bus or coach apply 55 Broadway SW1 Abbey 1234

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Shot	Medium exterior

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Photographer	Topical Press, 20 Mar 1941

• Associated companies, people and places

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  Location	Chiswick Works