Police officers at work, Hammersmith, London
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Police officers at work, Hammersmith, London
Male and female police officers at work in Hammersmith Police Station, West London. A sergeant sits at a desk making notes. The woman on the right is Matron Mrs Collins. The other two women are Celia Cundy and Enid Laws (one of them in plain clothes). Date: 1951-1952
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1952 Armband Armbands Badge Caps Colleagues Collins Desk Duty Employment Equality Hammersmith Matron Metropolitan Notes Office Peaked Plain Policewoman Policewomen Scarf Sergeant Shirt Sleeve Stripes Uniforms Rights
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at Hammersmith Police Station in West London during the 1950s. The image features a group of dedicated police officers, both male and female, hard at work. In the foreground, a sergeant sits intently at his desk, making notes with a pen and pencil. He wears the distinctive uniform of the Metropolitan Police, complete with peaked cap, white shirt, tie, and striped sleeves. Behind him, three women officers engage in their duties. On the right, Matron Mrs. Collins, dressed in a smart uniform with a red cross on her cap, tends to an injured officer. The other two women, Celia Cundy and Enid Laws, one in plain clothes, are deep in conversation. Cundy wears a peaked cap with a badge, while Laws is dressed in a plain white blouse and scarf. The presence of women in the police force during the 1950s was still a relatively new phenomenon, and their roles were often limited to support functions. However, these women demonstrate a commitment and professionalism that belied their secondary status. Their uniforms, with their white shirts, ties, and caps, underscored their equality with their male counterparts, even as they went about their unique duties. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the important role of women in law enforcement during a time of significant social change in Britain. It is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the police force, both male and female, during the 1950s.
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