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Womens home front ambulance service 1917
Owing to the shorage of male labour, the London County Council established a Womens ambulance service, quailfied in first aid and competent motor drivers. Top photograph: shows some of the Corps, with the ambulance, outside a garage. Bottom photograph: members of the Corps finding the location of a call by means of the London County Council sectional map and directory. Date: 1917
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During World War I, the shortage of male labor led the London County Council to establish a Women's Ambulance Service in 1917. The Corps, qualified in first aid and competent motor drivers, played a crucial role in providing medical transportation to the injured during the conflict. In the top photograph, some members of the Women's Ambulance Corps are seen outside a garage with their ambulance. Dressed in their uniforms, they appear ready for action, their determined expressions reflecting the importance of their mission. The ambulance, with its distinctive red cross symbol, stands proudly behind them. The bottom photograph shows members of the Corps in the process of finding the location of a call. They are huddled around a London County Council sectional map and directory, intently studying the details to ensure they reach their destination as quickly and efficiently as possible. The women's focus and concentration are palpable, underscoring the professionalism and dedication of the Women's Ambulance Service during this critical time in history. The establishment of this service was a groundbreaking moment in British history, as women took on new roles and responsibilities in the workforce during the war effort. The Women's Ambulance Corps played a vital role in the transportation of the injured, providing essential medical services and demonstrating the capabilities of women in non-traditional roles. These photographs offer a glimpse into the important work of these brave and dedicated women, whose contributions were instrumental in the success of the London County Council's medical services during World War I.
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