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Group photo, women police officers, London, WW2
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Group photo, women police officers, London, WW2
Informal group photo of women police officers on a balcony at the Met Polices WEC. They are M Pascoe (joined March 1942), Shirley Jennings (joined May 1941, later Becke), Rose Derwin (joined April 1941), Henrietta Dovey (joined September 1944), Florence Bragg (joined November 1936), Vendla Amy (joined July 1939), Lily Dawes (joined June 1925) and Amy Ettridge (joined December 1928). The woman in civilian dress is unidentified. Date: circa 1944
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1944 Armband Balcony Belt Bragg Buttoned Buttons Dawes Dovey Duty Equality Florence Henrietta Informal Jennings Lily Matching Material Metropolitan Policewoman Policewomen Posing Shirley Shirt Officers
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A charming and informal group photo of women police officers taking a break on the balcony of the Metropolitan Police's Women's Emergency Corps (WEC) headquarters in London during World War II. The women, all proudly wearing their police uniforms, include M Pascoe (joined March 1942), Shirley Jennings (joined May 1941, later Becke), Rose Derwin (joined April 1941), Henrietta Dovey (joined September 1944), Florence Bragg (joined November 1936), Vendla Amy (joined July 1939), Lily Dawes (joined June 1925), and Amy Ettridge (joined December 1928). The woman in civilian dress, unfortunately unidentified, adds an intriguing element to the scene. During the 1940s, the Metropolitan Police Force saw an increase in the recruitment of women officers in response to the war effort. These women served in various roles, including traffic control, fingerprinting, and even riot duty. They wore a white shirt, tie, and matching material belt, with a buttoned jacket, armband, and a distinctive policewoman's hat. Their uniforms were designed to be practical and functional, allowing them to carry out their duties effectively. This photo captures a moment of camaraderie and relaxation among these brave and dedicated women, who played an essential role in keeping London safe during a time of great uncertainty and upheaval.
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