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Title: HomeGuard Hull
Post by: waterloo on Saturday 02 May 15 21:08 BST (UK)

I am trying to find information on the home guard in Hull and Sutton as my father was in it but I have no knowledge about at all

Title: Re: HomeGuard Hull
Post by: nanny jan on Saturday 02 May 15 21:24 BST (UK)

Hi,

Hull History Centre might be able to help or point you in the right direction:

http://www.hullhistorycentre.org.uk/


I emailed them a few years ago with a query and found them to be very helpful.


Nanny Jan

Title: Re: HomeGuard Hull
Post by: waterloo on Saturday 02 May 15 21:55 BST (UK)

Thank you I have done that will let you know how I get

Title: Re: HomeGuard Hull
Post by: Treetotal on Monday 04 May 15 18:48 BST (UK)

Hi Waterloo...another post here that may help:

http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=429986.0

Carol

Title: Re: HomeGuard Hull
Post by: Rena on Monday 04 May 15 19:35 BST (UK)

Hello Waterloo,

Have you tried this website which has a section on the Homeguard.

http://www.hullandeastridingatwar.co.uk/

Title: Re: HomeGuard Hull
Post by: sarah on Monday 09 November 15 14:14 GMT (UK)

Posting this on behalf of new member james w robinson

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I have a photo of Hedon Ack Ack Home guard

James you had clicked on the report to moderator button instead of the reply button. You can find the blue "reply" at the bottom of the thread.

Regards

Sarah

Title: Re: HomeGuard Hull
Post by: hanes teulu on Monday 09 November 15 14:26 GMT (UK)

Do you have access to on line newspapers at Find My Past or British Newspaper Archive - both are subscription sites?

Searching for "Hull Home Guard" returned 112 hits/items.

Google "British Newspaper Archive" and use the free search facility to get a flavour of what's there.

Title: Re: HomeGuard Hull
Post by: Treetotal on Monday 09 November 15 19:24 GMT (UK)

Hi James and welcome to Rootschat...I would love to see your photo of Hedon Homeguard.
Carol

Title: Re: HomeGuard Hull
Post by: terrac on Wednesday 11 November 15 10:31 GMT (UK)

I would also love to see the Hedon home guard picture James.   My great grandfather was a Fire Warden in Hedon WW2 and had family there.

Title: Re: HomeGuard Hull
Post by: Treetotal on Wednesday 11 November 15 10:38 GMT (UK)

Me too...We are researching hidden Ack Acks in and around Hull  :D...I know there was one at Sunk Island but as yet don't have a photo.
Carol

Title: Re: HomeGuard Hull
Post by: sarah on Wednesday 11 November 15 10:42 GMT (UK)

I have sent James a link to your replies with some tips on how to find the reply button.

 :)

Title: Re: HomeGuard Hull
Post by: Treetotal on Wednesday 11 November 15 10:45 GMT (UK)

Thanks Sarah....That's much appreciated  :-*
Carol

Title: Re: HomeGuard Hull
Post by: Treetotal on Tuesday 24 November 15 10:26 GMT (UK)

Any chance that we can see the photo James...you can send me a PM if you can't attach the image  :D
Carol