This section is one of the most extensive and it was rather difficult to trim it down.  In part, this is a reflection of the nature of archives.  Accidents, tragedies, deaths and criminals are much more represented in our archives than the celebrations, good deeds and plain sailing day to day business.  Pestilence and war top the list.  The various outbreaks of plague, cholera, fever and other epidemics triggered strict nation-wide measures to contain the damage.  At times these events inspired the setting up, or strengthened the role of mutual help societies or other formations.  Another occurrence dominating this theme is war, in particular the Second World War.  It led to death, internal population displacement, and the putting into place of procedures such as ration and Air Raid Precaution (ARP) structures.  The whole experience was also traumatic for those who were interned because of their political beliefs, or just due to their citizenship or coincidence of address.  All victims have a story to tell.  The physical scars of destroyed buildings including national monuments and churches are prominently documented.  The section ends with an element of the silver lining at the end of the cloud. The willingness to rebuild on both national and personal levels.