A History of the Ministry of Information, 1939-46
Reports
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These reports were created by the British government's Ministry of Information during the Second World War for the purpose of monitoring public opinion, and for researching aspects of wartime life of interest to the government. They were a valuable source of information for the ministers and civil servants charged with steering the country through a total war, and give a vivid picture of life on the home front.
A short history of the reports and a guide to using them can be found here.