St Paul's Watch Thanksgiving Service Paper

The St Paul's Watch was a voluntary organisation formed during World War One and reformed for the Second World War. The group protected the Cathedral from bombing raids by reporting any instances of gunfire, incendiaries or damage to the London Fire Brigade, and the members received training on dealing with these issues themselves. The Watch were made up of members from various backgrounds and professions, such as members of the clergy, architects and civil servants. The high quality of talent in the group saw it dubbed 'the best club in London'.

The Thanksgiving Service this paper was produced for took place during VE Day, a day Britain celebrated as the Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany, bring World War Two to an end.