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From ARP wardens to VE Day

Last updated: 28 November 2006

Take a trip to wartime Mumbles. See the many volunteers who gave so much for the war effort and the celebrations that followed Victory in Europe Day.

Home Guard
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Photo taken of the Home Guard at the Castle - thought to be in 1941 by John Radford.

Experiences of Mumbles People:

Click the links below for more stories of wartime life.
  • The Ambulanceman
  • The Barrage Balloon Lands
  • Mumbles Hill On Fire
  • A Wartime Vicar
  • Wartime Wedding

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    Jo Dorris from Arkansas USA
    How great to see pictures of the ones who were so dedicated to their country during this terrible time in the world's history. Thank You for them!
    Tue Feb 26 10:50:33 2008

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