Poster Print : Womens home front ambulance service 1917
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Womens home front ambulance service 1917
Owing to the shorage of male labour, the London County Council established a Womens ambulance service, quailfied in first aid and competent motor drivers. Top photograph: shows some of the Corps, with the ambulance, outside a garage. Bottom photograph: members of the Corps finding the location of a call by means of the London County Council sectional map and directory. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14141712
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Ambulance Corps Council Driver Drivers Finding Homefront Maps Motorcar References
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Women's Home Front Ambulance Service 1917" poster print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into history. During World War I, with a shortage of male labour, the London County Council established a Women's Ambulance Service. Trained in first aid and competent motor drivers, these brave women played a crucial role in providing medical assistance and support on the home front. This inspiring poster is a testament to their courage and resilience during challenging times. Add this historical piece to your collection and let the story of these unsung heroes inspire you every day.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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
During World War I, the shortage of male labor led the London County Council to establish a Women's Ambulance Service in 1917. The Corps, qualified in first aid and competent motor drivers, played a crucial role in providing medical transportation to the injured during the conflict. In the top photograph, some members of the Women's Ambulance Corps are seen outside a garage with their ambulance. Dressed in their uniforms, they appear ready for action, their determined expressions reflecting the importance of their mission. The ambulance, with its distinctive red cross symbol, stands proudly behind them. The bottom photograph shows members of the Corps in the process of finding the location of a call. They are huddled around a London County Council sectional map and directory, intently studying the details to ensure they reach their destination as quickly and efficiently as possible. The women's focus and concentration are palpable, underscoring the professionalism and dedication of the Women's Ambulance Service during this critical time in history. The establishment of this service was a groundbreaking moment in British history, as women took on new roles and responsibilities in the workforce during the war effort. The Women's Ambulance Corps played a vital role in the transportation of the injured, providing essential medical services and demonstrating the capabilities of women in non-traditional roles. These photographs offer a glimpse into the important work of these brave and dedicated women, whose contributions were instrumental in the success of the London County Council's medical services during World War I.
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