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Queen Elizabeth with Superintendent Peto, WW2
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Queen Elizabeth with Superintendent Peto, WW2
Queen Elizabeth accompanied by Superintendent D.O.G. Peto of the Metropolitan Police, taking part in a visit to Pembridge Hall Section House during the Second World War. Dorothy Olivia Georgiana Peto (1886-1974) was first Woman Superintendent in the London Metropolitan Police. She served from 1930 until 1946, receiving the OBE in 1920 and the Kings Police Medal in 1944. Others present include air raid wardens wearing shiny metal helmets. Date: circa 1939
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In this evocative photograph, Queen Elizabeth II is seen paying a visit to Pembridge Hall Section House during the tumultuous period of the Second World War. Accompanying Her Majesty is Superintendent Dorothy Olivia Georgiana Peto, the first woman to hold the rank of Superintendent in the esteemed Metropolitan Police. Dressed in her uniform, complete with the distinctive hat and epaulets, Superintendent Peto (1886-1974) served the London Metropolitan Police from 1930 until 1946, receiving the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1920 and the King's Police Medal in 1944. The image captures the spirit of wartime resilience, with air raid wardens, clad in their shiny metal helmets, standing at attention in the background. Their helmets, a stark contrast to the elegance of the Queen and Superintendent Peto's uniforms, serve as a poignant reminder of the constant threat of air raids during this era. The smiles on their faces, however, suggest a sense of camaraderie and unity in the face of adversity. The photograph, taken circa 1939, offers a unique glimpse into the world of women in uniform during the 1930s and 1940s. It highlights the groundbreaking achievements of Superintendent Peto, who paved the way for future generations of policewomen, and the vital role they played in the service and protection of their communities during a time of great upheaval.
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