Reminiscence Materials:

AIR RAID SHELTERS

We have put the following images together to trigger your

memories of life on the Home Front during World War II.

The pictures can be used, together with our VE75 films,

war stories and online display, to start conversations

with friends, family and carers.

We have also included some questions to start your discussions.

Happy reminiscing!

Air Raid Shelters: Sample questions

Where did you and your family shelter during air raids?

Did you have Anderson shelter? What was it like inside?

How safe did you feel inside the shelter?

What was it like sheltering in the Underground? Were there any facilities?

What was it like in a Morrison shelter? How many people could fit inside?

What memories do you have of school time spent in the air raid shelter?

What did people do to keep themselves occupied during air raids?

How was your shelter lit / heated? How long did you spend inside it?

Did you ever shelter under the stairs?

How did you know it was safe to come out?

Was there anyone in your family or street who refused to shelter during air raids?