This 1940 amateur film captures the early days of the Home Guard, when both uniforms and weapons were in short supply. Filmed in Summerstown in south-west London, we watch as a training exercise takes place under close inspection by army officers. Film courtesy of Film London #BritainOnFilm | BFI
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