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Transport: Railways: Tube. Mrs. June Clark of Avenscroft Road, Chiswich, W
Transport: Railways: Tube. Mrs. June Clark of Avenscroft Road, Chiswich, W.4 who takes a stool with her when she travels to and from work on the underground. She says " Men just won t give up their seats to women nowadays, so I Decided a few weeks ago to carry my own". July 1953 D3792-001
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21666374
© Mirrorpix
Newspaper Subterranean Subterrania Tube Underground Manners
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The print captures a moment in time during the bustling 1950s era of London's underground system. In the frame stands Mrs. June Clark, a determined woman from Avenscroft Road, Chiswick, W. 4. Clutching her trusty stool tightly, she has found an ingenious solution to the lack of chivalry on public transport. In an interview for the July 1953 edition of Mirrorpix, Mrs. Clark explains her motivation behind carrying her own seat: "Men just won't give up their seats to women nowadays, so I decided a few weeks ago to carry my own". Her resourcefulness and refusal to accept societal norms are evident in this humorous yet thought-provoking image. As commuters surround her in the subterranean depths of the tube station, engrossed in newspapers or lost in their thoughts, Mrs. Clark stands out with her unique accessory that challenges traditional gender roles and expectations. This photograph not only showcases Mrs. Clark's determination but also highlights broader themes such as manners and equality between genders during that period. It serves as a reminder of how society evolves over time while shedding light on individual acts that can spark change. Memory Lane Prints presents this snapshot from history without mentioning any commercial use or specific company affiliation – allowing viewers to appreciate its intrinsic value as a testament to one woman's resilience amidst crowded subway carriages filled with indifference.
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