In this post, we find out about Enid's time working in the Women's Land Army in Lancashire during the Second World War.
A hostel and base in Watton at Stone
As we welcome in February, we consider what a photograph of two female foresters felling a tree can tell us about women's forestry work.
I have enclosed a photo given to me by a local resident, of a group of Land Army girls in ...
As we welcome in February, we consider what a photograph of two female foresters felling a tree can tell us about women's forestry work.
A hostel and base in Watton at Stone
Training varied among Land Girls; some had 4 to 6 weeks or training, some had none at all at an agricultural college or at a farm.
This exhibition explores the history of the Women’s Land Army, and the vital role played by its workers on the domestic front.
Training and everyday life for members of the WLA
This pages looks at the accommodation which women stayed in during their time in the Women's Land Army, which was either a billet or hostel.
What role did the WLA play in Hertforshire? With war looming and food reserves rapidly diminishing, Britain desperately needed to revitalise ...
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What role did the WLA play in Hertforshire? With war looming and food reserves rapidly diminishing, Britain desperately needed to revitalise ...
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This page shares some photographs of Ethel Winifred Rodwell (6.12.26) during her time in the WLA in Bedfordshire during the Second World War based at Cople Hostel in Bedfordshire.
Many of you will recognise Phyllis Williams. She was the face of the popular WLA recruitment poster 'Be in the Winning Team'. Read all about her time in the WLA in this new post.
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Find out about Constance's time working in the Women's Land Army in Essex from 1942 to 1946 by reading memories shared by her daughter, alongside photos.
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Dorothy Singleton (née Smith) worked in the Women's Land Army in Yorkshire during the Second World War. This page shares her memories.
I have enclosed a photo given to me by a local resident, of a group of Land Army girls in ...
W.L.A. group dining, England, 1940s.
I've got so much love for dungarees and pinafores these days, I can't even tell you. I bought this pattern back in May whilst I was mak...
This exhibition explores the history of the Women’s Land Army, and the vital role played by its workers on the domestic front.
Womens Land Army, UK, World War 2
W.L.A. group England, 1940s
Read this timeline to find out more about over the Land Girls who worked all over the country in the Women's Land Army during World War Two.
Ivy Hilda Jarrett remembers her time in the Women's Land Army, working on Dabbs Place Farm in Cobham, Kent during the Second World War.
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