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Queen Elizabeth in a car after reviewing firewomen, WW2
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Queen Elizabeth in a car after reviewing firewomen, WW2
Review by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth of firewomen at the Lambeth Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade -- leaving by car after the review
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II, are seen leaving the Lambeth Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade after reviewing the firewomen of the service during World War II. The image captures a moment of history as the royal family paid tribute to the brave women who served on the front lines during the war. The scene is set in the heart of London, with the Queen and Princess seated in the back seat of an open-top car, waving to the crowd as they depart. The Queen, dressed in a smart hat and coat, looks intently at the road ahead, while Princess Elizabeth, wearing a simple dress and a small hat, gazes out at the cheering onlookers. The firewomen, who are lined up in neat rows, salute the Queen and Princess as they pass by. Some of them are seen adjusting their helmets and uniforms, while others wave back at the royals. In the foreground, a smartly-uniformed chauffeur stands by the open door of the car, ready to assist the Queen as she exits. The photograph is a testament to the important role that women played in the London Fire Brigade during the war. With many men away fighting, women took on roles traditionally held by men, including firefighting. The London Fire Brigade was one of the first emergency services in the UK to employ women as firefighters, and this review by the Queen and Princess Elizabeth was a significant show of support for their efforts. The photograph was taken in 1944, during a time of great upheaval and change in Britain. The country was at war, and the roles and expectations of women were shifting. This image captures a moment of pride and recognition for the women of the London Fire Brigade, and serves as a reminder of their important contributions during a time of national crisis.
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