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Scotland's Secret Bunker A4 Poster


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Embroidered badge Embroidered badge

10cm by 7cm emboidered badge with blue edging, crown and ADEPT "Anstruther Defence Establishment Preservation Trust" logo in red and yellow.


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Souvenir enamel badge Souvenir enamel badge

Half moon shaped enamel badge in blue with guard house and Secret Bunker written in gold.


Price:  £4.00 (€4.76) (Excluding: VAT at 20%)


Daily Mirror Mon 4th Sep 1939 Britain's first day of War: Churchill is new Navy Chief Daily Mirror Mon 4th Sep 1939 Britain's first day of War: Churchill is new Navy Chief

Britain and Germany have been at war since eleven O'Clock yesterday morning. France and Germany have been at war since yesterday at 5pm. A British War Cabinet of nine members was set up last night. Mr Winston Churchill, who was first Lord of the Admiralty when Britain last went to war, returns to that post.


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Daily Mirror Wed 5th June 1940 Late Edition We Never Surrender Daily Mirror Wed 5th June 1940 Late Edition We Never Surrender

Even if tracts of Europe fall into the grip of the Gestapo and all the odious apparatus of the Nazi rule, we shall not flag or fail. We shall go on to the end, and shall flight in France, on the oceans and in the air. We shall defend our island, whatever the cost, and shall fight on the beaches and landing grounds, in the fields and streets. We shall never surrender.


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Daily Mirror Sat 14th Sep 1940 King and Queen in Palace Bombed Daily Mirror Sat 14th Sep 1940 King and Queen in Palace Bombed

Daylight raider dived through clouds yesterday and dropped five bombs on Buckingham Palace, already slightly damaged by a time-bomb. The king and Queen, who were in the palace, are unharmed.


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Daily Mirror Thu 5th Nov 1942 Rommel routed huns fleeing in disorder Daily Mirror Thu 5th Nov 1942 Rommel routed huns fleeing in disorder

9,000 men captured 260 tanks destroyed 600 planes knocked out. Rommel's desert army, blitzed as no German army has ever been blitzed before, is in full retreat with the Eighth Army in close pursuit of his "disordered" columns. The dramatic story of General Montgomery's smashing victory was told in the following special joint communiqué from British Headquarters in Cairo last night.


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Daily Mirror Wed 7th June 1944 Invaders Thrusting Inland Daily Mirror Wed 7th June 1944 Invaders Thrusting Inland

Midnight communiqué from supreme allied H.Q. announced: "reports of operations so far show that our forces succeeded in their initial landings. Fighting continues. " Our aircraft met with little enemy fighter opposition of AA gunfire. Naval casualties are regarded as being very light, especially when the magnitude of the operation is taken into account".


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Daily Mirror Tue 8th May 1945 VE-DAY! Its's over in the west Daily Mirror Tue 8th May 1945 VE-DAY! Its's over in the west

Today is VE-Day the day for which the British people have fought and endured five years, eight month and four day's of war. With unconditional surrender accepted by Germany's last remaining leaders, the war in Europe is over except for the actions of the fanatical Nazis in isolated pockets, such as Prague.


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Daily Sketch Friday 13th September 1940 Battle For Egypt is on Say Italians Daily Sketch Friday 13th September 1940 Battle For Egypt is on Say Italians

The Italian attack on Egypt has begun; it was unofficially reported from Rome last night. A Fascist official indicated that an announcement might be made to-day.


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WWI Replica Pack Contains WWI Replica Pack Contains

1. Joining the Ranks Booklet: Abridged version of this fascinating booklet written by "The Major" details the daily routine of a new recruit.

2. Patriotic Pledge Card: Alcohol was considered one of the main enemies during the war and the holders of these cards promised to abstain until the end of the ear.

3. Postcards: A typical propaganda postcard from 1915.

4. Instructions in the event of an invasion: A leaflet detailing what to do should the enemy land on our shores.

5. Medical Report: Confidential report into the well-being of 2/Lieut. Wilfred Owen - one of the Great War's most famous poets.

6. Identity Card: These contained a person's name occupation, address and signature.

7. Trade Cards: A selection of different cards, mainly depicting recruitment posters.

8. Help to Win the War: This leaflet detailed a family's average weekly consumption of the three staple foods.


Price:  £6.00 (€7.14) (Excluding: VAT at 20%)


WWII Replica Pack Contains WWII Replica Pack Contains

1. Ration Book: Of great importance this example dates back to 1940.

2. Kit Kat Wrapper: Made with plain chocolate due to milk shortage.

3. Identity Card: This had to be produced on demand to the appropriate authorities.

4. Protect Your Home Booklet: Guidelines to protect your home in the event of war.

5. Invaders Leaflet: Instructions on what to do if the Germans Invade, including do not give any Germans anything.

6. Evacuation Advice: Information on the potential evacuation of 3,000.000 schoolchildren as well as expectant mothers and the blind.

7. Trade cards: A selection of 16 different cards, each giving helpful tips in the event of war.


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The Blitz Replica Pack The Blitz Replica Pack

1. General Advice: Information leaflets on gas attacks and first aid.

2. Cooking After a Blitz: Gas supplies were often affected after a Blitz. This leaflet informed the household how to cook on a reduced supply.

3. ARP Booklet: Abridged version of this information booklet, including the construction of a shelter.

4. Air Raid Letter: Letter informing that a warden would be visiting to determine how many people slept in the house.

5. Miscellaneous Cards: A collection of different trade cards.

6. Body Tag: Used to identify a dead body of an unconscious casualty, this example dates back to 1940.

7. Images of the Blitz: Evocative photographic images relating to the Blitz.

8. After the Raid: A fascinating leaflet explaining that to do in the event that your house is destroyed or damaged during the Blitz.

9. Fire Precaution Leaflet: Information on how to deal with a fire or bomb after an air attack. Vital equipment included large buckets, a shovel and sand.




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Home Front Replica Pack Home Front Replica Pack

1. Household Leaflets: Information leaflets to help with household repairs, fuel savings in the kitchen and advice on healthy eating for children.

2. Railings Receipt: The Ministry of works and buildings requisitioned the removal of railings from in front of your house.

3. Clothing Ration Booklet: Clothes as well as food were rationed.

4. Chart of Gases: A potentially life saving booklet, detailing gases from harmless tear gas to deadly choking gas.

5. Miscellaneous Cards: A collection of cards including informative bus tickets

6. War Emergency Leaflet: Instructions for the public covering subjects such as food supplies, pensions and lighting restrictions.

7. Postcard Images: The government produced many images supporting the collective was effort.

8. Disease Information Leaflet: How infectious diseases spread and how they could be avoided. Vital information for the nation regarding germs, coughs and feavers.




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Home Guard Replica Pack Home Guard Replica Pack

1. Home Guard Flyer Rare recruitment flyer, whipping up the locals into a frenzy with statements such as "Smash Germans in Chiselhurst".

2. Officers' Mess Rule Book Fascinating insight in to the etiquette of the 37th Warwickshire Battalion Home Guard including "Discussions on religion and politics are strictly barred"

3. Home Guard Training Booklet (1940) Superb abridged 44 page booklet on how to tackle the enemy in the event of invasion, meticulously advising on patrols and marching discipline: "Keep your necks touching the collar at all times"

4. Modern World (1940) Fully illustrated extract from the wartime weekly review covering "Home Guard Street fighting" tips Gems include "hiding bombs in sofas"

5. Miscellaneous Images and Postcards Home Guard units caught on film during training exercises sets the mood, and the "let 'em all come!" is the rallying call on a colourful recruitment poster.

6. Information Circulars Detailed guidelines from the War Office on duties given to "older men" and reminders that drivers carrying explosives should not smoke.

7. Miscellaneous Papers Correspondence regarding railway property being used for Home Guard accommodation, along with a message from the King in recognition of Home Guard efforts.

8. Armistice Night Concert (1943) The Bournemouth Home Guard put on a fine show at the Pavilion. On the bill that night were the Roosters Concert Party, followed by Wally Read and his Banjo rounding off a fine night.




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Taking Off Replica Pack Taking Off Replica Pack

1. RAF Pass Small RAF pass granting permission to be absent from quarters and "to wear plain clothes".

2. Christmas 1943 menu A veritable feast for the company of RAF Station Ford with turkey and all the trimmings.

3. Taking Off! Booklet Abridged booklet for the new recruits to the RAF with 32 pages of information and photographs for the rookie pilot.

4. Instructions in case of capture (1941) Fascinating leaflet advising pilots what to do in the event of their capture, such as "say nothing and go on saying nothing" and "don't believe anything you are told".

5. Miscellaneous Cards Asmall collection of trade cards and postcard images evocative of the period.

6. RAF Clothing Ration Ticket Even the RAF were subject to rationing. This leaflet provides a breakdown on the value of all items of clothing down to knitted gloves.

7. Combat Report (1940) Unique insight with Sqd. Leader B Lane's account of a dogfight at the peak of the Battle of Britain, including "finally got one in both engines, Never had so much fun". Tally Ho!

8. Air Mail (1944) The September edition of the magazine aimed at RAF personnel throughout the world. Crammed with news stories, photos and cartoons relevant to the war effort in the sky. A great read for 6d




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1950's Household Replica Pack 1950's Household Replica Pack

1 Ration Book (1951-52) A reminder that times were still tough in post-war Britain.

2 Miscellaneous Advertising Images A colourful collection of household images to capture the mood and taste of 1950's Britain.

3 Belling Brochure Abridged brochure illustrating state of the art heaters and cookers for 1956.

4 Black and Greens Tea Save the labels and you would be able to choose from a vast array of free gifts ranging from a kitchen swab (6 labels) to a pair of braces (36) Fancy a cuppa?

5 Timothy White's Brochure Superb gift guide for a 1950's Christmas including gems such as a hand held "Trouser Press" (21/-) and "Hypnotizer Perfume" (8/6d). Merry Christmas.

6 T.V. and Radio Sales pamphlet for the Ambassador T.V. range including the substantial Princess (finished in Burr Walnut) for an eye watering £345. One to impress the neighbours with.

7 Bills, Bills, Bills Collection of house hold bills including illustrated gas bills with practical tips for a looming Fuel Crisis.

8 Housework Various ephemera relating to familiar and not so familiar product for keeping the 1950's house spick and span.




Price:  £6.00 (€7.14) (Excluding: VAT at 20%)


Key Ring Key Ring

Scotland's Secret Bunker key Ring. 100% Genuine leather


Price:  £1.50 (€1.78) (Excluding: VAT at 20%)


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Bunker Thimble Bunker Thimble

Fine Bone China thimble made in Great Britain. Depicting The Secret Bunker guard house above ground.


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