Civil Defence

Civil Defence

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Date Photo Taken 4th March 1954
Area Merton
Copyright 1 Croydon Times D
Picture Reference MerMor_​Events_​A_​D_​17-2
Original Format Photo
Notes / History In view of wartime experience and gr owing fears of nuclear warfare, many localities maintained their Civil Defence organisations through the 1950s.

This is a member of the Merton and Morden branch, at Kingston Road, Morden, taking part in a staged exercise, designed to test medical knowledge, speed and efficiency.

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