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Queuing for a meal during Exercise Exodus, Hull 28 May 1961 (archive ref CD-103) (26)

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Queuing for a meal during Exercise Exodus, Hull 28 May 1961 (archive ref CD-103) (26)

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This image was taken during 'Exercise Exodus', a simulated evacuation exercise carried out by Hull Civil Defence Authority on 28th May 1961, when the Cold War was at its height. . .It was designed as practice for how to evacuate the city of Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, in the event of a catastrophic incident and involved volunteers, as well as civil defence and emergency personnel, being 'evacuated' via a bus convoy and across the River Humber on the old ferries...(Why not try searching our East Riding of Yorkshire Map ( ...erarchives/map ) for more historic images? .erarchives/map ( ...erarchives/map ) )..(Copyright) We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of Creative Commons. .Please cite 'East Riding Archives ( http://www2.eastriding.gov.uk/leisure/archives-family-and-local-history/ ) ' when reusing. ..Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply. If unsure please email [email protected]

'Exercise Exodus', a simulated evacuation exercise carried out by Hull Civil Defence Authority took place on 28th May 1961, when the Cold War was at its height.It was designed as practice for how to evacuate the city of Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire, in the event of a catastrophic incident and involved volunteers, as well as civil defence and emergency personnel, being 'evacuated' via a bus convoy and across the River Humber on the old ferries.

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