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Life on the Home Front was changed irrevocably after the outbreak of World War II in 1939 - from the bombs of the Blitz to digging for victory to making preparations for a possible invasion, the British public had to adapt to a very different way of life in wartime.
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The Swastika is ancient, sacred symbol from near-prehistoric times. The name is derived from the Sanskrit 'su' meaning 'well' and 'asti' meaning 'being', and before the Nazis adopted it, it was regarded as a sign of good fortune.
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Bampton Shows the Way
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Living With Strangers - Social Centre
This 1941 film, sponsored by the Ministries of Information and Health, presents an optimistic view of the Evacution Programme.
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