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Blitz in London -- Regulars and Auxiliaries side by side
Regular London firefighters side by side with their Auxiliary (AFS) counterparts at Tottenham fire station. The building next door is Tottenham Town Hall
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 12.7cm (7" x 5")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative photograph from the London Fire Brigade's archives, taken in the heart of the British capital during the tumultuous 1940s, regular firefighters and their auxiliary counterparts stand side by side at Tottenham Fire Station. The building next to the fire station, with its grand facade, is Tottenham Town Hall, a testament to the area's rich history. The Second World War had brought unprecedented challenges to the London Fire Brigade (LFB), with the Blitz bombing campaigns targeting the city's infrastructure and residential areas. To meet the demands of the crisis, the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) was formed in 1938, with volunteers from various walks of life joining the effort to protect their communities. In this image, the regular firefighters, dressed in their iconic uniforms, are seen exchanging knowledge and camaraderie with their auxiliary counterparts. Both groups are gathered around a fire appliance, its engine idling, ready for the next call. The scene is a powerful reminder of the unity and resilience that defined London during the wartime years. The photograph also showcases a collection of firefighting vehicles and appliances, each with its unique design and purpose. The diverse range of equipment reflects the innovative solutions developed by the LFB and AFS to tackle the various challenges posed by the Blitz. This photograph, captured in the 1940s, is a poignant reminder of the critical role played by both regular and auxiliary firefighters during the London Blitz. Their unwavering dedication and teamwork were essential in safeguarding the city and its people during one of the most trying periods in its history.
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