Civil Defence Archive for British Railways Eastern Region
- Made:
- 1938-1972
- maker:
- British Rail: Eastern Region
The Civil Defence Archive for British Railways Eastern Region comprises a wide range of papers related to preparations to keep the railway running in the event of a nuclear attack. These includes the protection of signal boxes and other key points, the design, building and maintenance of emergency control shelters, staff training, and other measures. Some material related to ARP lighting restrictions during World War 2 is also included. Similar files would originally have existed for the other regions of British Railways, but it is currently believed that they have not survived.
Details
- Identifier:
- CIVE
- Access:
- Access is given in accordance with the NRM access policy. Material from this collection is available to researchers through Search Engine.
- System of Arrangement:
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The original filing system has been followed wherever possible. The majority of the files have the code MN(DF)18270. It is believed DF stands for "due functioning of railways in wartime". Because civil defence preparations were the responsibility of the regional Civil Engineer, many parts of the collection are organised by engineering district. For the Eastern Region, these are: King's Cross, Stratford, Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge, Peterborough, Doncaster and Sheffield.
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Copies may be supplied of items in the collection, provided that the copying process used does not damage the item or is not detrimental to its preservation. Copies will be supplied in accordance with the NRM's terms and conditions for the supply and reproduction of copies, and the provisions of relevant copyright legislation.