Poster Print : NFS personnel helping evacuees, St Pancras, WW2
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NFS personnel helping evacuees, St Pancras, WW2
NFS personnel helping evacuees board a train at St Pancras railway station, 14 July 1944, as part of an evacuation exercise during a period of bombing. Date: 1944
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Media ID 14158460
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1944 Babies Bombing Evacuation Evacuee Evacuees Helping Label Labels Mothers Pancras Personnel Platform Raid Toddler Toddlers Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Experience history come to life with our stunning NFS Personnel Helping Evacuees at St Pancras, WW2 poster print. This powerful image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the courage and compassion of the National Fire Service personnel as they assist evacuees boarding a train during a wartime evacuation exercise at St Pancras railway station in 1944. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of World War II, this poignant moment serves as a testament to the resilience and unity of the human spirit. Bring this inspiring piece of history into your home or office to remind you of the strength and determination that can be found even in the most challenging times.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.1cm (11.9" x 7.5")
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) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amid the chaos and destruction of World War II, the unwavering courage and compassion of the National Fire Service (NFS) personnel shone brightly. In this poignant photograph taken on 14 July 1944 at St Pancras railway station in London, NFS personnel are seen helping evacuees board a train during an evacuation exercise. The scene is one of order amidst the chaos, as the firefighters, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, carefully assist mothers with babies and toddlers, ensuring their safe passage to the train carriages. The platform is filled with families, their faces etched with a mix of anxiety and relief, as they prepare to leave the city during a bombing raid. The NFS personnel, their faces serious yet kind, offer a reassuring presence, their focus on the task at hand. The label on the train reads 'Evacuees Only', a reminder of the urgent need for evacuation during these dangerous times. The smiles on the faces of some of the evacuees, particularly the children, offer a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness of war. This powerful image captures the spirit of resilience and community that defined the London Fire Brigade during the 1940s, as they worked tirelessly to keep the city and its people safe during the 2nd World War.
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