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BristolMembers of the Bristol contingent. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
German cartoon on British recruitment techniquesA cartoon from the German satirical magazine, Lustige Blatter reproduced in The Tatler suggesting that the famous recruitment posters did not persuade men to join up and that instead
Portsmouth (exact location unknown). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Advert for recruiting women for the WaF 1941You ought to be driving in the WaF. Recruitment of women for The Womens Auxiliary Air Force. Conscription of women did not begin until 1941
A CCF crewCrewing a British fire appliance somewhere outside Portsmouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Canadians in SouthamptonThe Southampton contingent of the CCCF who were billeted near the docks at the Apollo Hotel. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
Auxiliary firewomanMrs Aird, on duty in the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) which was founded in 1938. Date: 1939
H. R. H. The Duchess of KentThe Duchess of Kent (1906-1968) formerly Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, here helping out at her local hospital. During World War II she would train as a nurse under the pseudonym Sister Kay
Testing Recruits for Boer War 1901Potential recruits in front of a doctors for a medical to join the Yeomanry in the war in South Africa. Date: February 1901
Farewell mass for Women's Battalion, Russia, WW1Crowds of people at the farewell mass at Kazan Cathedral in Petrograd (St Petersburg), for the Women's Battalion of Death, the day before they left for the front to fight in the First World War
Female ambulance staff training volunteers, September 1939An " ambulance girl" in full uniform explains the operation of the gas mask to two female volunteers in the newly formed All-India Ambulance unit
Lafayettes reception by George WashingtonThe Marquis de Lafayettes reception by George Washington in Philadelphia, USA. 1777
Taking the Oath to join the British Army 1901British military oath taken in front of a magistrate, during the Second Boer War. Date: 1901
PlymouthA typical scene in the Blitzed city of Plymouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Training from a towerOne of the slightly more hazardous aspects of training was from the tower. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Fund Committee in Coventry 1861Meeting with distressed ribbon weavers, Relief Fund Committee was held in the kitchen of St. Marys Hall, Coventry, due to the cotton famine. Date: 1861
A Man who stayed at Home. H. M. Bateman cartoon, WW1" A Man who stayed at Home: The ought-to-have!" This cartoon shows a man who at various points during the war insists I ought to enlist but never actually does so
And no wonder! H. M. Bateman cartoon" And no wonder! THE DEAR OLD LADY (as the recruits march by): Dear me, how the fine weather does bring the young fellows out to be sure
WWI Poster, letter from King George VTo My People, letter from King George V, asking for more men to join the British army. Date: 1915
The Bystander cover - March to WarAn illustration on the front cover of the magazine the Bystander, showing the recruitment effort by the British during WW1. It shows a soldier demanding a civilian man to MARCH! to war
Colonial volunteers inspected by Major-General Bethune, WW1Major-General Bethune inspecting colonial volunteers on the Horse Guards Parade wearing their civilian clothes, including, at one end, a man in top hat and tails
Volunteer firefighters help the war effort in London, WW2With a Heavy Unit donated by a private company, volunteer firefighters are greeted by a VIP and congratulated for their contribution to the War Effort
Red Cross volunteer nurse, WW1A Red Cross volunteer nurse during the First World War (Ellen Auerbach). circa 1916
Woman helping with the harvest, WW1Woman helping with the harvest during the First World War, 31 July 1916. Date: 1916
Y. M. C. A. Canteen in SurreyTwo voluntary workers chat outside the Y.M.C.A. canteen in Pirbright, Surrey. 1940
Marriage or war work, WW1 cartoon by A. Wallis MillsCartoon by A Wallis Mills in Printers Pie telling the story of a young woman who refuses an officers marriage proposal as she means to do her bit for the war by getting involved in war work
A further selection of personal photographsMembers of the CCFF were able to take photographs as there appeared to be no issue regarding supply of film. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
CCFF leisure area / mess hut, PortsmouthThe CCFF leisure area / mess hut Portsmouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Fire Chief Huff who was Senior Officer for the CCFF gives a pep talk to some of the Corps members. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
Firefighting drill open day - known as a Field Day (Open Day) - location unknown. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Hose Laying Drill. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945
NFS firewomanMay (Mary) Belbin was a firewoman at Testwood where the Canadians trained. She served refreshments when the service had field days
Aircraft crashCCFF members attending the scene of an aircraft crash somewhere on the south coast. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Christmas Hospital visitSeveral Corps members visit a local childrens hospital at Christmas. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Aftermath of a Blitz RaidAll thats left of a home after an air raid on Bristol, the house was completely demolished, just a few items of furniture were visible
New appliancesShowing new appliances issued to the CCFF in Plymouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Fire service campA depot/training area somewhere in the south of England, but exact location unknown. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
Fire ApplianceA new fire appliance with turntable ladder and pump comes into service. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Training with hosesDespite their full workload new techniques of fire- fighting were being learnt on the time. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
Plymouth blitzedOne of the blitz raids on Plymouth, When we arrived we saw the people streaming up the hill to the caves outside the city
Mixed Armed Services gatheringA mixed Armed Service gathering to welcome the CCCF, believed either Portsmouth of Winchester. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
The welcome partyDignitaries were always on hand to play their part. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Herbert Morrison (centre) with Fire Chief Huff (left of picture) welcome the Canadians outside Canada House in London mid 1942
Hartley, PlymouthHQ of the Plymouth Contingent at Hartley. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Portsmouth street scene, exact location unknown, used for training classes and for recording the activities of the CCFF under fire
The new fire station in Plymouth for the Canadians, built by the men themselves with help from special construction gangs
Ladder Drill. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945. Date: circa 1942
Inspecting a new turntable ladder (this is a Merryweather). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)