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Queen Elizabeth at Harrods meeting NFS firefighters, WW2
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Queen Elizabeth at Harrods meeting NFS firefighters, WW2
Harrods (Knightsbridge) hosted an exhibition on behalf of Nursing Schools Association (Learn to Live) which was attended by Queen Elizabeth. Here she meets London firefighters who devoted some of their spare time to making toys and carrying out play centre activities for the Nursing Schools Association
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1943 Activities Association Department Exhibitions Harrods Hosting Knightsbridge Learn Live Meeting Nursing Schools Spare Store Toys Elizabeth Firefighters
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In this evocative photograph, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II pays a visit to Harrods department store in Knightsbridge during World War II. The occasion for her visit was an exhibition hosted by the Nursing Schools Association (Learn to Live), an organization dedicated to providing support and resources for nursing students and schools. Surrounded by a crowd of curious onlookers, the Queen meets with a group of brave London firefighters from the London Fire Brigade (LFB). These courageous men had devoted some of their precious spare time during the war to making toys and carrying out play centre activities for the Nursing Schools Association. Their selfless acts of kindness brought joy and comfort to nursing students and children during a time of great hardship and uncertainty. The photograph captures a moment of connection between the Queen and the firefighters, highlighting the spirit of community and service that defined the 1940s. The image is a poignant reminder of the resilience and generosity of the British people during wartime, and the important role that organizations like the Nursing Schools Association and the London Fire Brigade played in supporting those in need. This photograph, taken in 1943, is a testament to the enduring legacy of Harrods as a beloved institution in London and a symbol of British history. The image is part of the extensive collection of historical photographs held by Mary Evans Picture Library.
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