... the tube stations. It became very popular and soon became a common sight in the underground. However only 4% of London's population went under ground and 60% stayed in their shelter or did not use them at all. On the 1st September 1939 blackouts were introduced to prevent the German fighter planes from finding their targets. People had to buy thick dark curtains or stick brown paper on over their windows. White strips were painted on the pavement kerbs and the lamp posts to help people find there way around in the dark. Cars were not allowed any headlights and the street lights were turned off. This increased the number of car accidents dramatically killing many people. To solve this problem people could only use car headlights with hoods over them and people were allowed to use torches cover with tissue paper. The government wanted children out of the cities ...

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