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Mock-attack on Town Hall, Bognor, by Home Guard
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Mock-attack on Town Hall, Bognor, by Home Guard
[Jul 1942]. The entrance of the Town Hall has been bricked up to create a surface air raid shelter. There is a Shelter Here - 22 sign. The 1914-1918 War Memorial is shown. An R&P Electrical Co Ltd (electrical engineers) van is parked outside.
L Alouette Collection
West Sussex Record Office Ref No: L Alouette/A/1/2/127
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Captured in this historic print is a mock-attack on the Town Hall of Bognor, orchestrated by the Home Guard in July 1942. As a precautionary measure during World War Two, the entrance of the Town Hall has been bricked up to serve as an air raid shelter for local residents. A prominent 'Shelter Here - 22' sign stands proudly, indicating its purpose and providing reassurance amidst uncertain times. The photograph also showcases the enduring presence of history with the inclusion of the 1914-1918 War Memorial, standing tall and reminding all who pass by of sacrifices made in previous conflicts. It serves as a poignant reminder that even during wartime, communities honor their fallen heroes. Notably parked outside is an R&P Electrical Co Ltd van – a testament to how businesses continued to operate despite wartime challenges. This electrical engineering company played its part in supporting essential services and ensuring life carried on amidst adversity. Preserved within West Sussex Record Office's L Alouette Collection, this image captured by Frank Lalouette offers us a glimpse into life on the home front during World War Two. It symbolizes both resilience and unity as communities came together to protect one another while maintaining some semblance of normalcy.
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