Poster Print : Firefighters Messing Room
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Firefighters Messing Room
One of the messing rooms for the fire-fighters, believe this to be in Plymouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945. Date: circa 1942
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Media ID 14306503
© The Home Front History Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1941 1942 Cccf Corps Emecency Fighters Fire Fighters Messing Overseas Plymouth Rooms Stationed Support Volunteer Volunteering Volunteers Firefighter Firefighting Firemen
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Bring the heroic spirit of firefighting into your home with our exclusive "Firefighters Messing Room" poster print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a rare glimpse into the camaraderie and relaxation of a firefighter's mess room, believed to be from the Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters. Add a touch of history and bravery to any wall, and ignite conversations with this evocative piece of art.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite for the brave Canadian fire-fighters of the Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (CCCF), stationed in Plymouth, England during World War II. Believed to have been taken around 1942, the image offers a glimpse into the daily life of these volunteers who left their homes in Canada to support the war effort on the British home front. The CCCF, also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters, was formed in response to a request from the British government for additional manpower to help combat the increasing number of fires caused by the relentless bombing raids during the war. Over 1,500 Canadian fire-fighters served in England between 1942 and 1945. In this photograph, we see a group of fire-fighters gathered in their messing room, a communal space where they would eat, rest, and socialize. The room is filled with the familiar trappings of a fire station - a large table laden with food, a fire engine calendar on the wall, and fire helmets and coats hanging from the rafters. The fire-fighters, dressed in their uniforms, engage in animated conversation, their faces reflecting a mix of camaraderie and relief from the rigors of their demanding work. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Canadian fire-fighters who answered the call to serve overseas during World War II. Their dedication and bravery helped to protect the people of Plymouth and other British cities from the devastating effects of the war.
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