 The units immediately proceeded to their designated war stations defending the East Anglian coast, with 7th Essex at Felixstowe.They were relieved on 9 August to return to Walthamstow to mobilise, and by 10 August the division was concentrated around Brentwood, with 7th Battalion HQ at the 'Golden Fleece' inn.It later moved to the cavalry barracks in Norwich, and then Costessey Hall.