Preparations for Nuclear War and Civil Defence in the UK

The chapter explores the Cold War era preparations in the UK for a potential nuclear war, discussing the role of the Royal Observer Corps and the establishment of regional seats of government in underground bunkers. It also delves into nuclear fall-out shelters, governance structures within the shelters, and the contrasting approaches of different local councils towards preparing for a nuclear attack. Additionally, the chapter highlights the increased activism against nuclear weapons during the Reagan and Thatcher era, with groups like the committee of 100 striving to raise awareness and protest against the threat of nuclear war.