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Example of a woman dialling 999
Example of a woman dialling 999 for the emergency services in a red telephone booth
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Media ID 7639433
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1951 Booth Booths Boxes Button Communication Emergency Exhibitor Kiosk Kiosks Phone Phones Services Telephone Telephones Dialling
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Add a touch of history and importance to your walls with the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints featuring this iconic image of a woman diligently dialling 999 for emergency services from the London Fire Brigade archive, available through Mary Evans Picture Library. This classic photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment in time when making an emergency call was a matter of life and death. Bring this powerful image into your home or office as a reminder of the essential role of emergency services and the importance of being prepared. Order your print today and make a statement with this captivating piece of history."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 43cm x 42cm (16.9" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: A Woman Dialing 999 for Emergency Services in a Red Telephone Booth, London, 1950s This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a moment of urgency and communication as a woman reaches out to the emergency services in post-war London. The scene is set in a classic red telephone kiosk, a common sight on the streets during the 1950s. With the iconic phone cradled between her shoulder and ear, she presses the buttons of the 999 rotary phone with determination, her expression a mix of concern and resolve. The London Fire Brigade's red telephone box serves as a backdrop to this poignant moment. The fire brigade, a symbol of safety and protection, is a testament to the vital role emergency services played in the daily life of Londoners during this era. The kiosk, with its distinctive design and bold color, stands out against the grey London sky, adding a sense of vibrancy and hope amidst the urban landscape. The telephone, a crucial link to the outside world, was a lifeline for those in need. The 999 emergency number, introduced in 1955, revolutionized the way people accessed emergency services, making communication faster and more efficient. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of communication and the role it plays in our lives, especially during times of crisis. The image, taken by an unidentified photographer for the Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the simple act of making a phone call could make all the difference. The woman's determined expression and the red telephone box, with its iconic design, serve as a powerful reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of the human spirit.
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