| GIRL COMMANDOS Women learn how to run LNER stations at training centre | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 7064 |
| Catalog #: | 510895 | |
| Clip Number: | 510895-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | NSP 370 | |
| Timecode: | 01:23:24 - 01:24:42 | |
| Location: | Hertfordshire | |
| Year Shot: | 1943 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Gender roles EDUCATION & SCHOOLS: Vocational (Trade) LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, Hertfordshire OCCUPATIONS: Transportation OCCUPATIONS: Women TRANSPORTATION/RAIL: Misc WORLD WAR TWO, HOMEFRONT: War Work | |
| Description: | GIRL COMMANDOS Women learn how to run LNER stations at training centre Hertfordshire A countryhouse has been converted into training centre where women learn how to run LNER (London North Eastern Railway) stations. Various shots of girls in classroom, their teacher is male. Various shots of girls learning how to sell tickets in mock booking office. Various shots of girls getting practice sending telegraphs. Various shots of girls relaxing: we see them eating in dining room, relaxing in cosy lounge, playing "shove hapenny", strolling and on swing in large gardens. Narrator explains the women are referred to as "Girl Commandoes" as they have to learn so much in such a short time. | |
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