Useful Links
Civil Defence history & re-enactment websites:
For ex-members and those interested in the work of the CDC. Has a free downloadable booklet on the history of UK Civil Defence from 1938 to 1968
For those with an interest in UK Civil Defence Corps history 1948-68, many of our members served in the CDC.
The historical records part of the Royal Voluntary Service, previously known as the Women’s Voluntary Service & the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service.
Re-enacting wartime and post-war firefighting of the National Fire Service and Auxiliary Fire Service.
The Casualties Union provided realistic casualties for many CDC training exercises. They still help train the emergency services today.
There are some great films available here. Just search for Civil Defence
A restored local CDC HQ bunker in CD region 6.
A Personal Short History of Merthyr Tydfil Civil Defence with some nice photographs.
A site with some information on the CDC in Rushden, Northamptonshire.
A blog, mainly covering the vehicles they used.
Current Civil Defence Organisations:
When the UK CDC was disbanded in 1968, the Isle of Man kept theirs going. It still operates today forming an important part of the emergency services on the island..
The Irish Civil Defence was set up in 1951 . with a similar structure to the UK CDC It still exists and supports the frontline emergency services.
A Voluntary Emergency Support Organisation based across the UK.
Sites about Cold War locations:
The Leicestershire Royal Observer Corps post restored by one of my friends.
Great website with photos and information on Cold War bunkers and other sites across the UK
A museum/attraction based in an ex-Regional Seat of Government bunker in Worcestershire.
A museum/attraction based in an ex-Regional Seat of Government bunker in Cheshire.
A museum/attraction based in an ex-Regional Seat of Government bunker in Essex.
An English Heritage run site
Other sites of interest:
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