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Lord Mayor of London visiting NFS City fire station, WW2
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Lord Mayor of London visiting NFS City fire station, WW2
The Lord Mayor of London, Sir Samuel Joseph, visiting London firefighters at the Redcross Street fire station (Fire Force 35-station C 1Z, 35-38 Redcross Street.). He was shown allotments on a piece of bombed land opposite the fire station, which the firemen and firewomen had developed during a lull in the bombing, and where they were growing and raising produce
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In this evocative photograph, Sir Samuel Joseph, the Lord Mayor of London, pays a visit to Fire Force 35-station C 1Z, located at 35-38 Redcross Street in the heart of London during World War II. The year is 1942, and the city is under constant threat from air raids. Amid the chaos and destruction, the London Fire Brigade continues to serve and protect the people of London with unwavering dedication. The Lord Mayor, dressed in his formal attire, is seen inspecting the fire engines and vehicles at the station, surrounded by firefighters and firewomen in their protective gear. The image captures a moment of respite from the relentless bombing campaign, as the firefighters show the Lord Mayor their allotments, which they had developed on a piece of bombed land opposite the station. The firemen and firewomen had transformed the devastated land into a thriving garden, where they were growing and raising produce. The enterprising firefighters had dug up the ground and tended to the vegetables, determined to contribute to the war effort by providing fresh produce for their community. The photograph shows the Lord Mayor examining the vegetables with a sense of awe and admiration for the firefighters' resourcefulness and determination. The image is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the London Fire Brigade during the darkest days of World War II. Despite the constant danger and hardships, the firefighters continued to serve their community, and even found ways to grow food and provide for their families and neighbors. This photograph captures a moment of hope and resilience in the midst of war.
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