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Wartime drills at the London Stock Exchange, 1940
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Wartime drills at the London Stock Exchange, 1940
With the threat of German invasion looming, workers at the London Stock Exchange receive basic military training on the trading floor. This photograph was taken several months before the Exchange was hit by an incendiary bomb on 29 December.
1940
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Auxiliary Civilian Clerks Drill Drills Exchange Reserve Reserves Sep16 Stock
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In the heart of London, amidst the looming threat of German invasion during World War II, the London Stock Exchange became a unique battleground for an unlikely army of defenders. This photograph, taken in July 1940 by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment during wartime drills on the trading floor. The scene depicts clerks and staff receiving basic military training, transforming from their usual roles as financial experts into makeshift soldiers. The London Stock Exchange, a symbol of the city's economic power, was not an obvious target for military training. However, with the threat of air raids and potential invasion, the British government recognized the importance of having a well-prepared civilian workforce. These drills were part of the Stock Exchange Reserve and Auxiliary Units, which aimed to ensure the continuity of essential services in the event of an attack. The photograph was taken several months before the Exchange was hit by an incendiary bomb on 29 December 1940, causing significant damage. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and adaptability of the British people during the darkest days of World War II.
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