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Kelvedon Hatch

Discussion in 'General Genealogical Queries' started by Kate, Jan 30, 2023.

  1. Kate

    Kate LostCousins Member

    I am told my aunt was selected to go to Kelvedon in the event of nuclear war. At the time, she was in her mid thirties, a civil servant with no dependents. I wondered if anyone knew the criteria for selection and whether these were possibly factors. She did well in her career and was very organised.
    Did people get a choice, I wonder, also were people to go there if an attack was imminent because it would be difficult afterwards.
    There is information online but I haven't found the answers to my questions. Thank you.
     
    Kate, Jan 30, 2023
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  2. peter

    peter Administrator Staff Member

    A key aim would have been to keep the machinery of government functioning in the event of an attack - so civil servants would have been an key. If you haven't already done so, check the National Archives website, starting with the Research Guides. If the information has been made public, it will be held at TNA.
     
    peter, Feb 3, 2023
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  3. Kate

    Kate LostCousins Member

    Thank you. Good idea.
     
    Kate, Feb 3, 2023
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