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Leeds in World War 2
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Jobs on the Home Front in Leeds

This 3 minute film shows the various activities and training of the Morley Depot of the Central Hospital Supply Service (C.H.S.S.), the St. John’s Ambulance and the Home Guard, and the visit of H.R.H. The Princess Royal to Morley.  Later in the film, there is footage of various military and civilian parades.

Note: There is no narration on this video, only background music.

Footage © Yorkshire Film Archive from: YFA 2557 MORLEY DEPOT OF THE C.H.S.S & ST JOHNS AMBULANCE (1943)