Earlier in the year I visited Manchester. At the Imperial War Museum North, one of the exhibits featured the original books and screenings of the original videos of 'Protect and Survive', along with a copy of the booklet that was sent to homes at the time.
There was also a copy of Raymond Briggs' 'When the Wind Blows', which was made into a film in 1986.
This story on the BBC News was connected in a way, and reflects a growing fear of further Russian incursions.
There are historical precedents of course.
When I visited Helsinki for ERASMUS meetings, there was always a reminder of this contested past.
We had a meeting on the fortress of Suomenlinna (which is well worth a visit if you find yourself in the city). This had previously been taken by the Russians. I had the chance to circumnavigate the island and its defences in a break in the meeting. It is also a World Heritage Site.
Image: Alan Parkinson - shared on Flickr under CC license
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