Terrorism information & advice:
In line with the Home Secretary’s commitment to provide clear, accessible information on terrorism, these pages contain new information and advice, and will be updated regularly.
We are providing details about the nature of the threat, guidance on personal protection, and detailed information about how Government works behind the scenes to protect you.
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/terrorism
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I’m old enough now, to remember the dis-belief that many of us expressed, when we heard about the government plans for civil defence in the event of a nuclear blast. Such gems as putting brown tape over the windows, [that’s to deal with the nuclear heat blast]
http://www.cybertrn.demon.co.uk/atomic
When the Protect and Survive leaflet was released in 1980 its contents shocked many people and added to the general air of nuclear paranoia that peaked in the mid 80s. The fact that the government were actually preparing leaflets for distribution in the event of nuclear war made it obvious that they saw it as a real possibility. This inevitably influenced British culture of the time, including films, music and comedy.
http://www.cybertrn.demon.co.uk/atomic/culture.htm
Protect and Survive was a major influence for Raymond Briggs’ superb cartoon book and film “When the Wind Blows” (1986) the title for which was taken from the introduction to the leaflet. http://us.imdb.com/Title?0090315
…. and here it is, the original document. [really, have we come such a long way since then? me thinks not!]
Protect and Survive
This booklet tells you how to make your home and family as safe as possible under nuclear attack:
http://www.cybertrn.demon.co.uk/atomic/main.htm
