Woman police officer at the wheel of a car, London
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Woman police officer at the wheel of a car, London
Woman police officer (Evelyn Walker) at the wheel of an open topped car, possibly during a training session, with a male officer in the passenger seat. Date: 1972
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1972 Badge Caps Colleagues Constable Duty Employment Equality Evelyn Hartnell Metropolitan Mobile Norman Peaked Policewoman Policewomen Seat Session Shirt Shirtsleeves Steering Topped Traffic Uniforms Walker Wheel Rights
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the moment of determination and focus on the face of Evelyn Walker, a trailblazing woman police officer, as she takes the wheel of an open-topped car during a training session in London, 1972. Walker, dressed in her full police uniform, including a peaked cap and badge, wears a white shirt and sits comfortably in her seat, with her colleague, Norman Hartnell, in the passenger seat, wearing a similar uniform and rolling up his sleeves. The image reflects the progressive shift towards gender equality in employment, particularly in the field of law enforcement, during the 1970s. The open-topped car, a symbol of freedom and mobility, adds to the sense of excitement and adventure as these officers prepare for their duties on the streets of London. The photograph, taken during a time when women in uniform were still a novelty, captures the spirit of the era and the courage of the women who broke down barriers to enter this traditionally male-dominated profession. The image is a testament to the resilience and dedication of women like Evelyn Walker, who paved the way for future generations of policewomen.
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