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Woman dialling 999 in a public telephone box, London
Woman dialling 999 in a public telephone box near the Royal Festival Hall on Londons South Bank, used for a fire service exhibition. Date: 1957
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Media ID 14157887
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1957 Bank Coin Dial Directory Emergency Festival Instructions Kiosk Mirror Phone Phones Phoning Services Shilling Sixpence Slot Telephone Telephones Dialling Firefighter Firefighting Fireman Firemen Telephoning
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Woman dialling 999 in a public telephone box, London" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This iconic black-and-white image takes us back in time to 1957, where a woman in a classic 50s outfit can be seen making an emergency call from a red telephone box near the Royal Festival Hall on London's South Bank. This captivating print is perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any room in your home or office. The high-quality canvas material brings out the intricate details and textures of the original photograph, making it a stunning addition to your collection. The "Woman dialling 999 in a public telephone box, London" Canvas Print is not just a beautiful work of art – it's a piece of history that tells a story. Bring the past into your present and add a touch of nostalgia to your living space with this unique and captivating print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a woman is seen intently dialling the emergency number 999 from a traditional red telephone kiosk located near the Royal Festival Hall on London's South Bank. The year is 1957, and the scene transports us back to a time when making an emergency call was a more solemn and deliberate process. The woman's expression is focused and determined as she carefully inserts a sixpence coin into the slot at the top of the telephone box. With a sense of urgency, she follows the instructions printed on the wall of the kiosk, carefully aligning the dial with the numbers as she dials. The telephone directory books, which were a common sight next to public telephones in those days, are visible on the shelf below. The London Fire Brigade firemen, who would answer the call, were the unsung heroes of the time. They were the ones who would respond to emergencies, often risking their lives to save others. The photograph captures the essence of their vital role in the community, and the importance of the emergency services during the 1950s. The mirror on the wall of the telephone box reflects the woman's determined expression and the seriousness of the situation. The image is a poignant reminder of the history and traditions of the emergency services in London, and the crucial role that public telephone boxes played in connecting people with the help they needed during emergencies. This photograph, taken for a fire service exhibition, is a valuable historical document that captures a moment in time when making an emergency call was a more manual and deliberate process. It is a snapshot of a bygone era, and a testament to the bravery and dedication of the emergency services personnel who answered those calls.
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