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Group photo, women police officers outside KLM offices
Group photo, ten women police officers of the Met Police, outside the KLM (Dutch airline) offices. They were on their way to Nijmegen, to take part in the Marches. Those present include WPS Olive Reeve and WPCs Betty Neale, Gillian Ingall, Glynis Davison, Diane Johns, Eileen Dudley, and Carol Keir (or Gibson). Women police officers first took part in the Nijmegen Marches in 1952. Date: 1957
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1957 Airline Badge Belt Betty Caps Colleagues Davison Diane Eileen Employment Equality Gillian Johns Marches Metropolitan Neale Nijmegen Offices Olive Peaked Policewoman Policewomen Reeve Shirt Skirt Smart Uniforms Officers Rights
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In this evocative group photograph, ten determined and resolute women police officers of the Metropolitan Police stand proudly outside the KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines) offices in London, England, in the year 1957. Preparing to embark on a historic journey, these trailblazing women, including WPS Olive Reeve and WPCs Betty Neale, Gillian Ingall, Glynis Davison, Diane Johns, Eileen Dudley, and Carol Keir (or Gibson), were on their way to Nijmegen, Netherlands, to participate in the renowned Marches. The Marches, an annual event that began in 1909, were a series of long-distance marches that took place over several days, attracting participants from across the globe. This marked a significant milestone in the history of women's rights and employment, as women police officers first took part in the Nijmegen Marches in 1952. Dressed in their smart, white uniforms, the women police officers exude confidence and camaraderie, donning peaked caps adorned with their distinctive badges, white shirts, ties, and belts. Their skirts, worn with pride, flow gently in the breeze as they gather outside the KLM offices, ready to board their flight to Nijmegen. The group's collective spirit is palpable, as they stand together, smiling and united, a testament to their unwavering commitment and dedication to their roles as police officers. This photograph captures a moment in time, showcasing the progression of women's rights and their increasing presence in the workforce, particularly in fields previously dominated by men. The ten women police officers in this image serve as a reminder of the strides made towards gender equality in the 1950s and beyond.
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