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Photographed at Electricity Works, Euston Road, features group with gas masks holders and badges on lapels. H G Simmons is standing centre.

This is the same group featured in AR33/2/3 photographed at Electricity Works, Euston Road. The group are wearing gas masks and badges on lapels. H G Simmons is standing centre.

Wedding photograph of H G Simmons and Margery Ada Twaits taken at their home Armadin, 23, Norman Avenue, Sanderstead, South Croydon.

A log book of attendance on parades and other duties.

Consists of four photographs, includes two group photographs of the Electricity Department Home Guard Unit, one of H G Simmons in Electricity Department Uniform and a wedding photograph of H G Simmons and Margery Ada Twaits taken 22 December 1934.

The photograph was taken at Armadin, 23, Norman Avenue, Sanderstead, South Croydon. It is not dated.

Gives instructions for the company on parade. Includes when to start a parade, how to carry out an inspection, and instructions for the whole company when on parade or marching.

Gives instructions on how to use this weapon, including ranges, construction of gun, drill for its use, different types of movement for the gun, what to do if it misfires and the type of ammunition needed. Also includes pencil notes and diagrams made on the reverse of the pages.

Gives a brief account of the history of the company, from its formation in February 1941 to present (c. 1944). mentions where members of the company came from; from five companies nearby (A.G.I., Carter Paterson, Croydon Foundry, Standard Steel Co., and Metal Propellers Ltd), Beddington farm, employees of the local sewage farm and a small amount of other local residents. Also lists the type of weapons initially owned, and a list of awards won. Then goes on to a number of anecdotes describing training exercises of the company.

Identical to AR341/1

Gives instructions for officers while on parade, including hoe to fall in, fall out and how many officers are to walk together. Also gives information on who is to salute and when. Also has stamp giving address of 66, Purley Way, Croydon.

List of weapons possessed by the company, stating positions in local area and tasks.

Details factors relating to military strength of company, including man power, ground covered, potential enemy (air born landings at Croydon aerodrome or army marching towards London). Then gives details of a defence plan, such as positions in the event of an attack, and various tasks for members of the company at plasces along their defence perimeter (Beds, Gate, farm, Sludge and Isolation). Noted that these are extracts only. Pencil notes on reverse of pages of document.

Follow up defence plan to that detailed in AR341/8. includes plans for immediate and secondary action, with information detailing which platoon was to guard which area in the event of an attack. on the back is attached a copy of AR341/8 and a blueprint map of the local area with positions marked.

Photograph of F Company Home Guard on Parade. Exact situation not known. Caption on back reads Maj Smith leads F. Cpy 32 Bm HG. ? probably stand down parade. Apart from Major Smith no names given.

Photograph of first aid team with cup. No specific names given. Centre figure Sgt. Alec Moat. Caption on back reads F Cpy, 32 Bm H.G. Winning first aid team. Sgt Moat i/c.

Defence plan, with Plans A and B for the defence of the companies patrolled perimeter. Gives information as to where patrols are to be in a state of emergency, and how many men are to be present. Also gives information as to what weapons are at each position.

2 bills and 2 labels

4 photographs showing varying views of the department store, in different years.

A photograph showing the dressmaking department, and 2 woman, possibly employees. Printed by

F.W. Berry,

Photographer,

117A High Street,

Croydon.

A photograph of a corridor inside the store.

A photograph showing the fabric department, printed by

F.W. Berry,

Photographer,

117A High Street,

Croydon.

A photograph showing a memorial display in the store, in tribute to the King after his death. The photograph is printed by

F.W. Berry,

Photographer,

117A High Street,

Croydon.

The photograph shows Mr Donald Grant, and other men, on the roof of the Grants building.