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NFS (London Region) amateur variety show, WW2
Firemen and firewomen put on variety shows for their friends and colleagues at their sub-station (55V) in Forest Hill Central School, Brockley. London SE4. Music, magic acts and songs made up the show, performed on a stage built by the local fire crews. Seen here is a woman being put into a box, ready to be (apparently) sawn in half
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Media ID 7637889
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1941 Acting Acts Amateur Brockley Colleagues Dramatic Firewomen Forest Friends Half Magic Performance Performed Region Songs Variety Firemen Performing Sawn
20x30 inch Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of vintage poster prints, featuring an intriguing image from the London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating poster showcases a NFS (London Region) amateur variety show held in Forest Hill Central School, Brockley during World War II. Firemen and firewomen put on this entertaining event for their friends and colleagues at sub-station 55V. Add a touch of history and nostalgia to your space with this authentic and striking poster print. Order yours today and relive the spirit of community and camaraderie that defined the times.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a thrilling moment from a wartime variety show put on by the London Fire Brigade's (LFB) 55V station in Forest Hill Central School, Brockley, London SE4, during the 1940s. Amidst the backdrop of World War II, the firemen and firewomen of the 55V station sought solace and camaraderie through the power of performance. The stage, built by the local fire crews, was the setting for an evening filled with music, magic acts, and songs. In this dramatic image, a woman is seen being prepared for a daring magic trick. With the stage lights shining brightly, she steps into a large wooden box, her expression a mix of excitement and apprehension. The audience, made up of her friends and colleagues, watches with bated breath as the magician, also a firefighter, readies a large saw. The tension in the room is palpable as the magician raises the saw, poised to make the first cut. The 55V station's variety shows were a testament to the resilience and camaraderie of the London Fire Brigade during the trying times of WWII. These performances provided a much-needed distraction from the daily challenges of the war and the demands of their vital service. The 1940s were a time when the community came together to support one another, and these shows were a shining example of that spirit.
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