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"For this is total war, and total war is war right inside the home itself. Emptying the clothes cupboards and the larder, screaming its threats through the radio at the hearth - burning and bombing it's way from roof to cellar."

J B Priestley. Postscript 1940

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Welcome to the CC41 Homepage... CC41 stands for Civilian Clothing 1941. However it appeared on items as diverse as furniture, linen, sports goods and housewares. The striking design was created by Reginald Shipp. His brief was to construct the design with a double 'c' image "so that the public should not recognise the letters as such". The symbol was referred to as 'the cheeses' for obvious reasons. This website is dedicated to all the civilians and home front workers who did not have to go to war - war came to them. Use the website as a chance to read and submit relevant articles.
		Photograph taken by Geoff Buxton
	The WVS Rest Centre circa 1941 offered comfort and shelter to bombed out families. Led by the 'ladies in green', the Rest Centre was first line support - here the Rev. Beaumont offers spiritual comfort. The Church played an important role during WW2 with ARP roles directly in the front line. Ambulance drivers, government administration staff and rescue workers all played their part. Photograph taken in April 2006 with Mark, Mollie, Bryan, Alex, Louise, Hoc and Rebecca.

The Living History Association have recognised the Home Guard Section - Men of Britain as an authentic representation of the Home Guard 1940-44. The Men of Britain correctly represent a section of six men - each man correctly badged, wearing exactly the right uniform of the period portrayed (for example, denims worn with Home Guard brassard, 1903 pattern belt and tin helmet to represent early summer 1940 through to battledress with county flashes of the area of the event, webbing worn with 1903 pattern belt, BAR pouches, P17 rifles etc.).

Our educational programme is normally published locally at the participating museums. We are able to offer tailored programmes for schools and museums upon request. We now also feature a number of WW1 events and our acclaimed Vintage Fashion Show - "The Decades of our Time", featuring clothes, music, dance and social history from 1919-20, through 1929-30 and finally the outbreak of war in 1939.
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