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National Fire Service workers in row drinking tea
Unknown, 1942, Photograph
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National Fire Service workers in row drinking tea
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Title
National Fire Service workers in row drinking tea, London Blitz
Description
Fire fighters from the Second World War National Fire Service sit on the edge of a pavement for a tea break. The men drink tea and have a snack. They wear uniform consisting of tin helmets, double breasted jackets with buttons, and long Wellington boots. Mud is visible on their boots.
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Unknown
Date
1942
Size
29.5 x 21.0 cm
Type
Photograph
This image is from the collections of the
Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage
, formerly the Museum of Fire at Lauriston Place.
During World War II many men and women were recruited to groups to form Britain's civil defence. These people included air raid wardens, nurses and fire fighters. The aim was to ensure that Britain would be prepared in the event of an enemy attack. The National Fire Service (NFS) was formed in 1941. It combined the recently created voluntary Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) with local authority brigades.
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