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Women police officers in a tug-of-war contest, Hyde Park
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Women police officers in a tug-of-war contest, Hyde Park
Women police officers having fun in a tug-of-war contest as part of a training exercise in Hyde Park, London. Instructing them is Sergeant Ridley of A Division. Date: circa 1919-1920
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Activities Activity Boots Buttons Contest Division Equality Exercise Hyde Instructing Metropolitan Muddy Policewoman Policewomen Pull Pulling Ridley Rope Sergeant Shirt Skirts Stanley Strength 1919
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures a moment of camaraderie and levity amongst a group of Women Police Officers engaged in a tug-of-war contest during a training exercise in Hyde Park, London, circa 1919-1920. The Women Police Officers, or WPCs, are dressed in their Metropolitan Police uniforms, including their iconic helmets with glossy white peaks, Stanley jackets with shiny black buttons, and mud-splattered skirts and boots. Their uniforms, though practical for the rural and countryside settings they often patrolled, were a testament to the growing presence of women in the police force during the early 20th century. Sergeant Ridley of A Division, a stern yet approachable figure, stands at the ready, instructing the officers as they prepare to pull on either end of the rope. The Women Police Officers, their faces a mix of determination and amusement, lean into the effort, their white shirts and ties contrasting against the lush green trees and muddy field. The scene is a reminder of the physical demands of police work and the importance of teamwork and cooperation. The tug-of-war contest was likely just one of many activities designed to build strength, agility, and morale amongst the Women Police Officers, who were still a relatively new addition to the police force during the 1920s. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these trailblazing women, who broke barriers and paved the way for future generations of policewomen. The image is a poignant reminder of the history and heritage of the police force and the important role women have played in its evolution.
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