Debutantes and Taxi Drivers: The London Auxiliary Ambulance Service in the Blitz – T414
Wed 20 Jan · 15:00
The Guildford Institute
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Naomi will explore the experiences of those who drove ambulances during the London Blitz in a talk at The Guildford Institute on 20 January 2027. She will discuss the volunteer ambulance service and the lives of its members, particularly focusing on women. The talk is part of a series offered on a Pay What You Can basis.
What was it like to drive an ambulance through the London Blitz? Who joined up and why? The volunteer ambulance service has been called ‘the forgotten service’. Naomi explores the reasons for this and takes a look at the lives of some of the people who joined up. Naomi is a history writer with a particular interest in the lives of women, especially those neglected by posterity. We’re delighted to offer our afternoon talks on a Pay What You Can basis. We believe everyone should have access to educational and cultural opportunities, and that no one should be excluded because of their financial circumstances. Our talks are £7 for all – if anyone feels they need to pay less than this, please call the team or visit us in person.
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Debutantes and Taxi Drivers: The London Auxiliary Ambulance Service in the Blitz – T414 takes place on Wednesday, 20 January 2027 at 15:00.
Debutantes and Taxi Drivers: The London Auxiliary Ambulance Service in the Blitz – T414 is held at The Guildford Institute in Guildford (North Street, Guildford, GU1 4LH).
Tickets for Debutantes and Taxi Drivers: The London Auxiliary Ambulance Service in the Blitz – T414 are priced at £7. Live prices and availability are shown on guildford-institute.org.uk.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Guildford Institute can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Debutantes and Taxi Drivers: The London Auxiliary Ambulance Service in the Blitz – T414 can be booked via guildford-institute.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Debutantes and Taxi Drivers: The London Auxiliary Ambulance Service in the Blitz – T414
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Naomi will explore the experiences of those who drove ambulances during the London Blitz in a talk at The Guildford Institute on 20 January 2027. She will discuss the volunteer ambulance service and the lives of its members, particularly focusing on women. The talk is part of a series offered on a Pay What You Can basis.
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What was it like to drive an ambulance through the London Blitz? Who joined up and why? The volunteer ambulance service has been called ‘the forgotten service’. Naomi explores the reasons for this and takes a look at the lives of some of the people who joined up. Naomi is a history writer with a particular interest in the lives of women, especially those neglected by posterity. We’re delighted to offer our afternoon talks on a Pay What You Can basis. We believe everyone should have access to educational and cultural opportunities, and that no one should be excluded because of their financial circumstances. Our talks are £7 for all – if anyone feels they need to pay less than this, please call the team or visit us in person.
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Debutantes and Taxi Drivers: The London Auxiliary Ambulance Service in the Blitz – T414 takes place on Wednesday, 20 January 2027 at 15:00.
Where is Debutantes and Taxi Drivers: The London Auxiliary Ambulance Service in the Blitz – T414 taking place?
Debutantes and Taxi Drivers: The London Auxiliary Ambulance Service in the Blitz – T414 is held at The Guildford Institute in Guildford (North Street, Guildford, GU1 4LH).
How much are tickets for Debutantes and Taxi Drivers: The London Auxiliary Ambulance Service in the Blitz – T414?
Tickets for Debutantes and Taxi Drivers: The London Auxiliary Ambulance Service in the Blitz – T414 are priced at £7. Live prices and availability are shown on guildford-institute.org.uk.
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