The threat to human life during the war came in many forms, Bombing, fire and also Gas as such every resident was issued with gas masks. This included young children, babies and even animals who were the most vunerable from such an attack. For young children just being placed in these contraptions must have been terrifying | On Saturday 16 may 1942 the Sunderland Daily echo post and notice for Boldon which stated "Residents of East Boldon are advised by the Head Warden (Mr H Fewster) to have their respirators tested between May 18 and Thursday May 21 at the Wardens Post 7 Ashleigh Villas East Boldon. The hours will be 9.30 to noon, 1.30 to 4 pm.. and 5.30 to 10.30p.m. daily" |