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Woman police officer leaving police station, London
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Woman police officer leaving police station, London
Woman police officer walking down the front steps of Kennington Road police station into a London street.
circa 1960s
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Badge Banister Brick Bricks Brickwork Buttons Caps Duty Employment Equality Kennington Lambeth Metropolitan Peaked Policewoman Policewomen Railing Railings Rounded Stairs Uniforms Banisters Officers Rights
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a determined woman police officer takes her first steps out of Kennington Road police station in London, marking the beginning of another day on the force. Dressed in her full uniform, complete with a peaked cap adorned with a rounded badge, she exudes a sense of authority and confidence. The woman's stern expression and focused gaze suggest that she is fully prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. The photograph, taken in the 1960s, is a testament to the progress made towards gender equality in law enforcement during that era. Women had only been allowed to join the Metropolitan Police Force in 1915, and it wasn't until the 1960s that they began to be integrated into all areas of police work. The image of a woman police officer standing boldly outside the station, with the modern, brick buildings of Lambeth in the background, symbolizes the growing presence and influence of women in the workforce and in society as a whole. As she makes her way down the front steps of the station, the officer's uniform buttons gleam in the sunlight, adding to the photograph's sense of clarity and precision. The banisters and railings provide a sense of stability and support, while the rounded, brickwork of the station adds to the historic and traditional feel of the scene. The woman's uniform, with its distinctive cap and badge, is a symbol of her duty and commitment to upholding the law, making her an inspiring figure for women and girls who aspired to follow in her footsteps. Overall, this photograph captures a moment of transformation and progress, as the woman police officer steps out of the station and into the world, ready to make a difference.
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