WW2 Home Guard Unit, Tilehurst Reading

 Disused WW2 Home Guard Building situated in front on a church in Tilehurst.

Condition is unknown as its completely sealed.

Later on used as a police box/mini station in the 1960s/1970s.

What is 'a member of  the Home Guard' ????

The  Home Guard defended key targets like factories, explosive stores, beaches and sea fronts. At night they patrolled fields in which the enemy gliders or paratroops might land. No one expected them to beat well-trained German soldiers. Their job was to slow them down until the army arrived.



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Unknown said…
just found your blog real amazing stuff, my dad remembers playing in the air raid shelters in Arthur newbury park.

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