Gas Mask practise for firemen outside the Town Hall Fire Station in 1939.
A WW2 pliibox at Marsh Hill, Crooked Mile.
A communal air raid shelter between 44 and 50 Sewardstone Street. After the war this became the electrical shop of A. Matthews.
A.R.P. Warden's Post A6, at the junction of Galley Hill and Broomstick Hall Road.
ARP Warden's post A9 at Harold Estate, Crooked Mile.
Firemen at the Town Hall Fire Station. Captain Pugh can be seen on the right.
The Salvation Army, holding an open air service in the Market Square, at the end of WW2. These meetings were usually held every Sunday evening.
Waltham Abbey Town Hall sandbagged during WW2. The doorway in the centre block of sandbags was the entrance to the public telephone box.
Sandbagged South door of Waltham Abbey Church in WW2.
TThe Auxiliary Fire Brigade at the practise tower in the council yard, Orchard Gardens.
Mrs Katherine Peck being rescued from her house in Highbridge Street by ARP and Fire Brigade personnel. Sadly, Mrs Peck died later from her injurie...
Fireman Savill on a National Fire Service motor cycle at the rear of Foxes Parade Auxiliary Fire Station.
An explosion in the Royal Gunpowder Factory resulted in many windows being broken in the town. This one is Chaplin's Fish Shop at 43 Sun Street.
A WW2 Anderson garden shelter. Picture c1939.
A V1 Doodlebug on its launching ramp. These were active during 1944 & 1945. When the engine stopped, it dived to the ground and explodede. This pic...
Matron Dorothy Lockwood outside the sandbagged War Memorial Hospital, Farm Hill Road in 1939.
WRVS Mobile Canteen. A gift from Waltham, Massachusetts (USA), to the town of Waltham Abbey. Included in the picture are from L-R: Barbara Worrow, ...
Members of an American anti-aircraft battery practice firing their gun during a lull between air-raids over Epping Forest. 1st March 1944.
During their time off, members of an American anti-aircraft battery relax over their 'mild and bitter'. Pictured are: at the front L-R: Sgt Eric Ro...
Fire Brigade by the practice tower in the council yard, Orchard Gardens.
Firemen, outside the Town Hall Fire Station, selling souvenirs from the parachute mine that fell in the watercress beds behind the Romeland. 19th A...
Fire Brigade with Leyland Fire Engine in the Council Yard, Orchard Gardens.
The Fire Brigade at practice by the River Lea in Lea Road, in winter time.
An auxiliary pump fitted to a motor cycle combination. Picture c1940.
Members of an American anti-aircraft battery inspect and clean equipment in their billets at Lippitts Hill. 1st March 1944. Pictured L-R: Pfc Willi...
With guns blazing, American anti-aircraft gunners make it hot for raiding Nazi Bombers in the skies over England. March 1st 1944.
WW2, Gunsite ring at Colemans Lane, Nazeing. Site re-furbished from WW1. Photograph taken in 2001.
WW2 Barracks and Gunsite at Colemans Lane, Nazeing. This site was re-furbished from WW1. Pictured in 2001.
WW2 Gunsite at Monkhams, Crooked Mile, photographed in 2001. This site was re-furbished from WW1.
An ARP float, recruiting for volunteers to join the ARP, during the 1939 Carnival. Pictured are L-R: Leonard Windle, Cyril Eagle, Mr Cucklow,
Regulars and specials of the Waltham abbey Police force pictured in 1916 outside the girl's section of Milton Street / Quaker School School.
An engine from the wreckage of the Cuffley Zeppelin shot down on 3rd September, 1916, by William Leefe Robinson.
One of the propeller blades from the Cuffley Zeppelin shot down on the 3rd September 1916 by William Leefe Robinson.
The wreckage from the Cuffley Zeppelin is spread over a large area. Shot down by William Leefe Robinson on 3rd September 1916.
The wreckage from the Cuffley Zeppelin is spread over a large area. Shot down by William Leefe Robinson on the 3rd September 1916.
An enormous quantity of wire from the Cuffley Zeppelin is given to the Red Cross to be made into bangles, brooches, etc., for souvenirs. This photo...
Residents from Broomstick Hall Road enjoy a victory tea party on Broomstick Hall Common. Now part of King Harold School. Picture 1945.
Mr E. J. Carter, the Chief Warden for Waltham Abbey and photographer for Group 7 during the Second World War. Picture 1939.
Prisoners of war working at Marsh Hill Farm, Crooked Mile, during World War II. This picture 1944. The picture was donated by Joe Kocks who is stan...
A Victory Bonfire in the Market Square, Waltham Abbey, celebrating the end of World War II.
A V2 Rocket incident at St Leonards Road / Tatsfield Avenue, Nazeing on November 12th 1944. Ten people were killed in this incident.
A V2 rocket incident at St Leonards Road / Tatsfield Avenue, Nazeing, on November 12th 1944. Ten people were killed in this incident.
A V2 incident at St Leonards Road / Tatsfield Avenue, Nazeing on 12th November 1944. Ten people were killed in this incident.
Kath Stewart and Jane Eldred dig out Incendiary bombs at Monkhams, Crooked Mile. This picture 1944.
P.C. 'Napper' Avis, directs people away from an unexploded bomb found near Carabis Nursery at Pick hill in June 1943.
Wardens Post A8 in the grounds of the Parish Hall, Greenfield Street. The Parish Hall is now the Royal British Legion Hall. This picture 1940.
Stand Down Parade of A.R.P. personnel at Larsen's Recreation Ground.