Punch cartoons by Fougasse (Kenneth Bird)

When next you hear the sirens in the middle of the night, give a thought to the brave warden who, for your protection - leaps out of bed - hurls himself into his uniform - grabs his hat - and his torch - and, of course, his respirator - hurtles downstairs - and belts madly to his post - arriving just in time to hear the "All clear."

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Contained in galleries: Fougasse Cartoons (Kenneth Bird)

When next you hear the sirens in the middle of the night, give a thought to the brave warden who, for your protection - leaps out of bed - hurls himself into his uniform - grabs his hat - and his torch - and, of course, his respirator - hurtles downstairs - and belts madly to his post - arriving just in time to hear the "All clear."