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Poster Print : Firefighters doing productive work in lull period, WW2
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Firefighters doing productive work in lull period, WW2
During the longer lulls in firefighting activities, NFS firefighters took part in industrial production for the countrys war needs. They carried out various tasks, including assembling, finishing, sorting and testing operations which required little space and only simple tools
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Media ID 7638896
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1943 Assembling Assembly Component Components Finish Finishing Machinery Manual Operations Productive Sort Sorting Stations Task Tasks Test Testing Tools Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with this evocative poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring a powerful image of firefighters from the London Fire Brigade at work during World War II, this print tells a compelling story of resilience and productivity. While fires may have been fewer during the longer lulls in the conflict, these brave men and women didn't idle away the time. Instead, they turned their skills and resources towards supporting the country's war efforts, taking part in industrial production. This authentic, vintage print, sourced from the Mary Evans Picture Library, is a must-have for history buffs, firefighting enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates the indomitable spirit of those who served during wartime. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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 51.5cm x 42cm (20.3" 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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
During the longer lulls in firefighting activities during World War II, members of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) turned their skills and resources towards industrial production for the country's war needs. In this photograph from 1943, firefighters are seen working diligently at a fire station, carrying out various tasks that required little space and only simple tools. These tasks included assembling, finishing, sorting, and testing components for machinery and metal goods. The National Fire Service (NFS) firefighters, who took part in this initiative, proved to be valuable assets to the war effort. Their experience in manual work and their ability to work efficiently under pressure were put to good use in the production lines. The fire stations, which were strategically located throughout London, became makeshift factories during this period. The image shows a group of firemen, dressed in their uniforms, working on a table filled with metal components. The fire station's brigade emblem can be seen on the wall behind them, a reminder of their primary duty. The firefighters are focused on their work, demonstrating the versatility and adaptability of the fire service during the 1940s. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the London Fire Brigade during World War II. Despite the lulls in firefighting activities, the firefighters remained productive, contributing to the war effort by producing essential components for the country's industrial machinery.
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