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PM Mr Winston Churchill at Castle Esplanade

Unknown, 1942, Photograph
PM Mr Winston Churchill at Castle Esplanade
PM Mr Winston Churchill at Castle Esplanade
PM Mr Winston Churchill at Castle Esplanade
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Item no
21099
Title
PM Mr Winston Churchill inspecting members of the Women's National Fire Service at Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh
Description
Members of the Second World War Women's National Fire Service line up for inspection by Winston Churchill. The female firefighters are dressed in uniforms of long double-breasted coats and tin helmets. Each women carries a shoulder bag. Churchill walks among the rows wearing a large coat and top hat. He carries a walking stick. Large vehicles are visible in the background.
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Date
1942
Size
15.5 x 9.7 cm
Type