War Effort Collection (page 19)

World War II: Nurses. British Nurses Home from Flanders. Some of the nursing sisters who arrived home from Flanders. June 1940 P012267

Fishing Fleet helps the Navy One good turn deserves another
Fishing Fleet helps the Navy.. One good turn deserves another and here is seen small boat leaving minesweeper in North Sea on way the fishing trawler to accept some baskets of fish for the crew

Going down the slipway the ship appears quite a normal vessel, however they are only launching the bow section of the boat, 4th May 1942

World War II: Battle for the Atlaritic. Into the sunset steam the ships of the world laden with grain with one on their way to Britain. November 1939 P012343

Eileen Meakin, aged 13, with some of her little charges at a Hoxton Childrens Feeding Centre. June 1942 P012684

You ve earned it, Girl war workers on holiday at the women War Workers Holiday camp at Cookham, Berks, exchanging wise cracks with at passing Army fatigue party

War women: Aren t they lovelies? They re a beauty chorus of WaFS - all from one fighter station near London. Their days work done, they have been rehearsing for " This is the Gen"

Postwoman Barrett home to children and granny, 20th March 1942

Mr. J. C. Colman of Fartown, Hudderfield. January 1941 P012677
Mr. J.C. Colman of Fartown, Hudderfield. January 1941 P012677

Women working in a rail yard. May 1943 P012050

Women wiring up warship which nears completion in a Scottish Shipyard. September 1942 P011684

Maud collecting toll at the Old Shoreham Bridge, with signal box in background. February 1944 P012045

Factory girls on way home, at Mountain Ash, Patting. Miners now on strike. March 1944 P012056

Trawlermen Gunner Liston, (Right) Jamieson (Left) and Steel, aboard the North Sea trawler, Star of the Isles, fill Lewis drums with bullets. February 1940 P012262

Keep the home fires burning. A scene showing the reuniting of neighbours in a London Street. December 1940 P012297

Benedictine monks work hard to help food production. October 1943 P011617

South York tram strikes. Girl munition workers being helped into an army lorry and transported home after their dayes work at Rotherham yesterday. May 1943 P012067

Couple speaking to seated audience at a fundraising meeting during the Second World War. Circa 1942

World War II: Home Front. Dorothy Meadows (16) and Paela Gearing (14) arrange their toys for the exhibition. March 1944 P010163

Girls soon made tea for the rescue workers. Deptford. June 1944 P009364

First All Womens War Agricultural Brains Trust held at the Bulls Head, Aylesbury, April 6th, 1943. Womens Land Army take great interest. May 1943 P003936

World War II: Women. Miss Alison Jellicoe, good looking 25-year old member of the famous naval family, has by sheer hard work and the help of six Land Girls, turned a derelict farm, Prune Farm

World War II. Now almost sixty years after this here are Teds railings being moved from the cemetery at Jesmond, Newcastle

Farming: Ploughing near Acle, Norfolk. January 1944 P004374

They re warriors alright - but not the kind who used to march out of the old castle in the background - Maesllwch, Radnorshire - one of Englands finest old strongholds

World War II Women: A. T. S. Girls of an East Coast Experimental Station
World War II Women: A.T.S. Girls of an East Coast Experimental Station. All girls working here are specialists and hold degrees. Working at the plotting windows. March 1941 P010293

World War II: Women. Although left-handed, Phyllis does her bit with the hammer and chisel. May 1944 P010169

World War II: Women. Miss Joan Garside of Prestwick, driver number 2061, a former stage acrobat and trapeze artist is one of the first women tram drivers. January 1945 P010257

World War II: Women. One of the Englands beaches in the north that has some resemblance to activity, these Polish girls learning the English game of basket ball

World War II: Women. WaF girl mechanics lying on the tail of a Hurricane fighter. June 1943 P010252

World War II: Women. Six hundred Polish women have arrived in this country having spent much of their time in Russia, Persia, and Africa after escaping from Poland to join the WaF

World War II: Women. Mrs. Eleanor Byrne, aged 22 yrs, and Mrs. Harriet Carter, aged 46 yrs, with their two horses with which they do their days work. On collecting and delivering railway goods. Mrs

World War II: Women. The Minister of Labour is asking girls to volunteer for war work and many are forsaking offices and stores to do their bit. April 1941 P010279

World War II: Women. All the bombs the Germans may care to send will never crush the spirit of the Londoner, and nothing he can do will call a halt to nature

A woman registers for war work at the Burnt Oak labours exchange after they marked at the registery office in that districtl. Circa 1940 P010100

A women bus mechanic at work underneath the vehicle. June 1941 P010117

ATS soldiers collecting the post during the war. December 1941 P010072

Girls at work, with gun in background. June 1942 P010186

It looks as though these WaFs are trying to make the top of the tall chimney their " target". They are here seen loading hundreds of thousands of salvaged aluminium milk bottle caps into

Girls in saw mills now doing work of men. July 1941 P010280

Children of Abbey Lane School Stratford, check a collection of old rubber mainly salvaged from this creek and river nearby but they cannot get anybody remove the stuff from the classroom

A soldier talking with women at a salvage yard. December 1942 P010137

Keeping the Army Supplied. Scenes at an Ordance depot in the Home Counties. Lance Corporal Kittly Cummins of the ATS, a tyre examiner at work. May 1944 P010291

Class of would be women railway clerks having there final lesson in the ground of a beautiful mansion now converted to a hostel

Women. sign up for war work. April 1942 P010101

Waste paper salvage girls at work on the side of the River Thames. October 1941 P010146

Mrs. Kemp and her daughter Susan with child of Mrs. Arthur Kemp of the Danleigh Arms sorting out tinfoil and cigarette packets

Busy making casks for navy. Naval ships have many uses for casks and Albert Pearcey a 63 year old cooper of Rotherhithe, whose father

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"Unwavering Unity: The Power of the War Effort" In times of great turmoil, a nation's strength lies in its collective determination. This vintage World War II poster featuring a fedora and an Army helmet symbolizes the fusion of civilian and military efforts, as ordinary citizens donned their hats to support the cause. Down Lambeth Way, amidst the bustling streets, Lambeth Walk proudly purchases a Spitfire aircraft—a testament to their unwavering commitment towards defending freedom. Their contribution echoes throughout history as communities rallied together during wartime. The Recruitment Campaign "Teamwork Builds Ships, " published in 1917, showcases a vibrant lithograph that encapsulates the spirit of unity. It reminds us that every individual plays an integral role in constructing vessels that sail through treacherous waters. On Friday 2nd July 1915, at Carclew House in Cornwall, brave men joined the DCLI recruiting march. Their dedication exemplifies how patriotism transcends boundaries and inspires individuals from all walks of life to stand tall for their country. Amidst chaos and destruction during World War II, GWR staff transformed a humble parcel van into an ambulance—symbolizing compassion amid adversity. These unsung heroes loaded stretchers with care and hope while serving on the front lines. Vintage posters depicting bombs falling remind us of the sacrifices made by countless souls who faced unimaginable horrors with unwavering bravery. Each explosion serves as a stark reminder of our duty to protect what we hold dear. A poignant World War I poster portrays innocence shattered by conflict—a little girl sitting on her father's lap while a boy plays nearby. It evokes emotions that fuel our resolve never to let war rob future generations of peace and happiness again. As fighter pilots climbed into their airplanes during World War II, they embodied courage soaring above clouds filled with uncertainty. Their indomitable spirit continues to inspire us today—to face challenges head-on without fear.