Older volunteers were recruited to defend the UK in the event of a German invasion. Popularly known as "Dad's Army", they were also called the Home Guard. What was their full official title?

Children were evacuated from big cities to the countryside in order to escape the expected bombing. How many children were involved?

Air raid procedures were administered by ARP wardens. What did ARP stand for?

To protect civilians from air raids the government issued a shelter to be installed outside, partially buried, covered with earth and named after a government minister. What were these shelters called?

Many women and girls served on the land, thus releasing men for military service. What name was given to this group?

How many British civilians were killed in air raids between 1940 and 1945?

48,000 men were directed to the coal mines and other industries by the Ministry of Labour and National Service. Named after the minister responsible, what were they called?

During the first six months of the war very little actual fighting took place on the continent. What name was given to this period?

Towards the end of the war the Germans sent flying bombs (V1s) to attack London. What nickname were they given?

A memorial in Central London depicts the various functions that women performed during these years. Where is this memorial situated?