Gas Masks and Pigeons

From the collection of

London’s Screen Archives
London’s Screen Archives is a network of over 50 organisations with a collective vision – to preserve and share London’s history on film. The network is managed by Film London and we work with our partners to digitise, preserve, and offer access to their moving image collections.

Gas Masks and Pigeons


This short clip captures a charming snapshot of domestic bliss against the backdrop of World War 2. The extended family gather around the new born baby whilst granddad naps in the background. Then a change of pace as the women and children leave the house through the back door chased by three men larking about wearing gas masks!


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