Home Front Collection

1941 Bombed Houses of Parliament souvenir - figure

Lead figure of Cardinal Wolsey mounted on stone produced by the London Stonecraft as a souvenir of the blitzed Houses of Parliament. Tooled Portland stone base with lead rosette featuring the Houses of Paliament ' London 1941 ', the rosette apparently made from the lead from the roof as was the figure itself with this fact cast into the reverse of the figure. These and numerous other items were... read more

Code: 8591

Potato Pete's Recipe Book.

Produced by the Ministry of Food the 11pg booklet featured
' Potato Pete ' a cartoon character, used to promote the consumption of potatoes, especially those grown in home gardens. Illustrated throughout with cartoons and containing a potato recipe for every occasion. In good, clean condition and uncommon.

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Code: 8588

War Diary - English Electric Co.Ltd 1938 - 1945.

C1946 ' War Diary - English Electric Co.Ltd 1938 - 1945 '.255pgs with numerous illustrations of the work of the English Electric Co and their products during the Second World War. Includes Roll of Honour and a seperate chapter on work done in conjunction with Napiers. read more

Code: 8584

30.00 GBP

Donisthorpe Colliery ARP badge.

Chrome and enamel lapel badge for the Donisthorpe Collery ARP, Moira, Leicestershire. Half-moon fitting to the reverse, numbered ' 56 ', manufacturer marked ' Thos.Fattorini, B'ham '. In good, used condition with some wear to the chrome finish. Colliery ARP badges are uncommon. read more

Code: 8583

Defence-The Services' Magazine & Home Guard Monthly-1943

September 1943 ed.containing articles on ' weapons of the German Army, Exploit your local knowledge and socks for the HG !' In good, used condition with some chipping to cover and spine. read more

Code: 8582

1941 Bombed Houses of Parliament souvenir.

London Stonecraft produced souvenir of the blitzed Houses of Parliament. Tooled stone letter rack with lead rosette featuring the Houses of Paliament ' London 1941 ', the rosette apparently made from the lead from the roof. These and numerous other items were produced and sold in aid of the Duke of Gloucester's Red Cross and St.John Fund. Item in excellent condition and very heavy.
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Code: 8581

C.B.A.F. Spitfire Fund Writing case.

Writing case featuring an embossed Spifire design with a Churchill quote made for sale in aid of the C.B.A.F. Spitfire Fund. This is believed to be the ' Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory ' Spitfire Fund. The case has a blotter to the inside and a slip to take a writing pad. In good condition. read more

Code: 8579