The Blitz was one of the best classrooms for the trained but untested volunteers who formed Sheffield's home defences. But after the Blitz, the training went on. In March, 1941, The Star reported: "Realistic first aid exercises were carried out by the Beighton and Frecheville first aid posts at Beighton. 'Casualties' were dealt with at the Beighton post. While over 30 of them were being treated at one time, a large number of additional 'cases' were drafted in, in an endeavour to create chaos. They were unsuccessful. The test was a complete success. Picture shows 'casualties' being treated at the Beighton post.The Blitz was one of the best classrooms for the trained but untested volunteers who formed Sheffield's home defences. But after the Blitz, the training went on. In March, 1941, The Star reported: "Realistic first aid exercises were carried out by the Beighton and Frecheville first aid posts at Beighton. 'Casualties' were dealt with at the Beighton post. While over 30 of them were being treated at one time, a large number of additional 'cases' were drafted in, in an endeavour to create chaos. They were unsuccessful. The test was a complete success. Picture shows 'casualties' being treated at the Beighton post.
The Blitz was one of the best classrooms for the trained but untested volunteers who formed Sheffield's home defences. But after the Blitz, the training went on. In March, 1941, The Star reported: "Realistic first aid exercises were carried out by the Beighton and Frecheville first aid posts at Beighton. 'Casualties' were dealt with at the Beighton post. While over 30 of them were being treated at one time, a large number of additional 'cases' were drafted in, in an endeavour to create chaos. They were unsuccessful. The test was a complete success. Picture shows 'casualties' being treated at the Beighton post.

15 reminders of how we all pulled together in Sheffield during the Second World War

Sheffield’s defiant spirit was never better illustrated than during the Second World War.
By Lucy Ball
Published 24th Mar 2020, 16:50 BST
Updated 25th Nov 2020, 13:35 BST

We delved into the archives to find these images of your grandparents and great grandparents keeping calm and carrying on with daily life despite the ever-present threat of German bombs.

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Chorus Line at Fir Vale Hospital, Sheffield in the 1940's.

1. Ready to dance

Chorus Line at Fir Vale Hospital, Sheffield in the 1940's. Photo: submitted

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Pond Street Bus Station, Sheffield - 1940's

2. Catching a bus

Pond Street Bus Station, Sheffield - 1940's Photo: Sheffield Newspapers Ltd

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A cup of tea from a Salvation Army canteen in Sheffield, December, 1940.

3. Stopping for a cuppa

A cup of tea from a Salvation Army canteen in Sheffield, December, 1940. Photo: Copied By Sheffield Newspapers

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Washing time at Anns Road, December 1940

4. Bath time

Washing time at Anns Road, December 1940 Photo: Stuart Hastings (Staff)

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