Town Clerk's Records relating to Static Water Sites

Reference No:
C TCY/3
Dates:
1941-1947
Description:
Agreements for the erection of static water tanks were made in 1944 in order to ensure the adequate provision of water in the event of fire caused by air raid attacks. There are also records relating to the original possession of the sites (Form of Requisition Notice) by the Town Clerk under powers delegated by the Minister of Home Security under and by virtue of regulation 51 of the Defence Regulations 1939 and in accordance with general directions from the Regional Commissioner for the North Eastern Civil Defence Region, as well as correspondence between the Town Clerk, the owners/agents of proposed sites for Static Water Tanks, the City Engineer and the Fire Guard Officer. Amongst the agreements described in C TCY/3/1 there are maps showing the exact location of the tank/s.
Extent:
254 folders
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull City Archives
Collection:
Town Clerk's Records relating to World War II