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AFS women resting in bunks, Southwark Fire Station, WW2

AFS women resting in bunks, Southwark Fire Station, WW2


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AFS women resting in bunks, Southwark Fire Station, WW2

AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) women resting in bunks at Southwark Fire Station (Station 60), Southwark Bridge Road, SE1, during the Second World War

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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) women at Southwark Fire Station (Station 60), Southwark Bridge Road, SE1, during the intense and relentless days of the Second World War. The women, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, are seen resting in their bunks, weary from long hours of service. The fire station, salvaged from the ruins of a destroyed building, had become their temporary quarters. The timber bunks, arranged in rows, provide a meager but necessary comfort for these brave women who played a crucial role in the London Fire Brigade's efforts to contain the devastating fires that ravaged the city during the Blitz. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these women during the war, and the vital role they played in the firefighting efforts of London's Fire Brigade. The photograph, taken in the 1940s, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of wartime life and the determination and resilience of the women who served in the AFS.

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