An engrossing account of the inventive, covert operation waged during the Second World War to save Britain’s priceless historical heritage. Weaving together lesser-known histories,...
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An engrossing account of the inventive, covert operation waged during the Second World War to save Britain’s priceless historical heritage. Weaving together lesser-known histories, learn how stately homes, Tube tunnels, slate mines, prisons, and quarries became home to the greatest paintings, artefacts and literary treasures of the nation for the duration. Discover the engaging story of the mild-mannered civil servants and social oddballs who fought to protect our greatest works of art. From phoney war preliminaries to Blitz-torn crisis: a salute to the men and women who kept calm and carried on to protect the past in a war-torn present.
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Paperback
19.5 x 13cm
319 pages
With 20 black-and-white photographs
Sustainably sourced paper
19.5 x 13cm
319 pages
With 20 black-and-white photographs
Sustainably sourced paper
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Reviews
Overall product rating 5/5
By Miss Susan Hector
22 July 2025
Witney
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This is a really good book which reads like a detective novel, describing what happened to Britain’s treasures during World War Two. They had to be protected from air raids and, if the worst happened, from an invading German army. I’m buying copies to give as presents.
