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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" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the nostalgic charm of a bygone era with our Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an iconic image of a woman dialing 999 from a public telephone box in London, 1957. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the intensity and urgency of the moment as she reaches out for help during a fire emergency. Add this timeless piece to your collection and bring a touch of history into your home or office space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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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