Metropolitan Police officers with hand ambulance
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Metropolitan Police officers with hand ambulance
Three Metropolitan Police officers posing for their photograph with a Bischoffsheim hand ambulance at the rear of Uxbridge Police Station. This type of hand ambulance was used to take injured people for medical attention, or inebriated people to the station. It was withdrawn from use in 1938. Behind the men is a Met Police van bearing the MP insignia. Date: circa 1933
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1933 1938 Ambulance Insignia Metropolitan Police Men Posing Uxbridge Withdrawn Officers
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of policing in the 1930s, as three Metropolitan Police officers proudly pose with a Bischoffsheim hand ambulance at the rear of Uxbridge Police Station. The hand ambulance, a vital means of transporting the injured or inebriated to medical attention or the station, was a common sight on the streets of London during this era. The officers, dressed in their distinctive uniforms and bearing the MP insignia, exude a sense of authority and duty. Behind them, a Metropolitan Police van, also adorned with the MP insignia, stands ready for action. The van would have been used for various police duties, from transporting officers to responding to emergencies. The presence of both vehicles underscores the importance of a well-equipped and mobile police force during this time. The hand ambulance, a relic of a bygone era, was withdrawn from use in 1938. This photograph, taken circa 1933, provides a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a unique insight into the role of the Metropolitan Police during the 1930s. The image transports us back in time, allowing us to witness a moment in history that is often overlooked in the annals of police history.
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