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Herbert Morrison, mobile kitchen donation, WW2
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Herbert Morrison, mobile kitchen donation, WW2
The Home Secretary, Herbert Morrison, on 5 September 1941, visiting a mobile kitchen donated to the National Fire Service by the Sydney Chamber of Commerce. A firewoman looks up at him and smiles. Morrison is holding a pile of plates and a teacloth. Date: 1941
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment during the height of the Blitz in London during World War II. The image features Home Secretary Herbert Morrison, a key figure in the British government's response to the bombing raids, as he visits a mobile kitchen donated by the Sydney Chamber of Commerce to the National Fire Service. The mobile kitchen, a vital source of refreshments and sustenance for the tireless firefighters and firewomen, is shown parked on the streets of London, with Morrison examining the interior and a firewoman looking up at him with a warm smile. Morrison is seen holding a pile of plates and a teacloth, ready to help serve the hot meals. The photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of the fire brigade during this challenging time, highlighting the community spirit and camaraderie that helped the city endure the devastating effects of the war. The National Fire Service played a crucial role in protecting London from the fires caused by the bombings, and the mobile kitchens were an essential part of their operations. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the British people during the darkest days of the Second World War.
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