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Post Office savings bank girls in Womens Reserve Ambulance
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Post Office savings bank girls in Womens Reserve Ambulance
Girls of the Post Office Savings Bank in Blythe Road, West Kensington as part of the Womens Reserve Ambulance, with one of their number, Lieutenant Yates, bound for the Dardanelles as a motor transport driver. Date: 1915
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This evocative photograph captures a group of brave and determined women from the Post Office Savings Bank in Blythe Road, West Kensington, as they prepare to embark on their roles as part of the Women's Reserve Ambulance Corps during World War I. Among them is Lieutenant Yates, who is seen here in her military uniform, holding a hat and a bundle of papers, ready to board a ship bound for the Dardanelles. The Women's Reserve Ambulance Corps was formed in response to the urgent need for medical and transport support on the battlefields of Europe. These women, many of whom were employees of the Post Office Savings Bank, underwent rigorous training to become skilled drivers and ambulance attendants. They played a crucial role in transporting wounded soldiers from the front lines to hospitals, often working under dangerous and challenging conditions. The image of these women in uniform, with their determined expressions and sense of purpose, challenges traditional gender roles and expectations of the time. Their contributions to the war effort were invaluable, and their legacy continues to inspire women to break boundaries and pursue non-traditional careers. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the important role women played during the First World War, and the ways in which they defied societal norms to make a difference. The image is dated 1915, and is a testament to the courage and resilience of these extraordinary women.
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