Wrns Collection

Group photo, HMS Musketeer, Scapa Flow, WW2
Group photo on board HMS Musketeer, Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

Recruitment poster for the WaC and WRNS
First World War recruitment poster for the WaC (Womens Army Auxiliary Corps) and WRNS (Womens Royal Naval Service). circa 1917

HMS Royal Oak, battleship, Revenge class. 1940s

HMS Queen Emma before D-Day, WW2. circa 1944

HMS Nelson, battleship, Nelson class. 1940s

HMS Ajax, light cruiser, Leander class. circa 1940s

General Charles de Gaulle, French soldier and statesman
General Charles de Gaulle (1890-1970), French soldier and statesman, seen here in uniform during the Second World War. 1940s

Womens uniforms and badges, WW2
Badges and uniforms of women serving in the Second World War, including WRENS, ATS and WaF. Date: 1940

Diana of the Uplands, 1903-1904, (1935). Creator: Charles Wellington Furse
Diana of the Uplands, 1903-1904, (1935). Portrait of Dame Katharine Furse (nee Symonds, 1875-1952), wife of the painter, as Diana, goddess of the hunt

HMS Obdurate, Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

HMS Revenge, battleship, Revenge class 1940s

Stiebel / Wrns Mess Wear
A design by Victor Stiebel for WRNS (Womens Royal Naval Service) officers mess undress, comprising of a long skirt, blouse with revered collar and bolero jacket

HMS Venus, Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

D-Day, HMS Ramillies, WW2
D-Day, HMS Ramillies, June 1944. 1944

Wrens in the First World War Victory March
Wrens, led by Dame Catherine Furse: a detachment of the Womens Royal Naval Service, taking part in the Victory March on 19th July 1919 in London following the end of World War One

Member son the The Womens Royal Naval Service (WRNS) entertainment section. The caption suggests the word Canadian, but also WRNS who are the British regiment. Picture taken 12th November 1944

Wrens pictured as they join the HMS Brilliant for war duty. 8th October 1990

Parachute packers of the W. R. N. S. testing a parachute at a British Naval Air Station
Parachute packers of the W.R.N.S. testing a parachute at a British Naval Air Station. November 1943

Advert for Hector Powe
Tailor Hector Powe advertises uniforms for women. Date: 1939

Wartime advert for Dolcis shoes, featuring an image of women serving in the Women's Royal Naval Service. Date: 1943

Members of the various British womens war services, World War II, 1939-1945 (photo)
6015202 Members of the various British womens war services, World War II, 1939-1945 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peace Day Celebrations - Womens Royal Naval Service WWI
Members of Womens Royal Naval Service, know as the Wrens, with one of their officers, formed in 1917 for the First World War

Pamela Drew, Lady Rathdonnell
Pamela Drew (1910-1989). The daughter of a Lancashire cotton printer, she studied art in London before marrying an Irish peer, Lord Rathdonnell in 1937

Women workers in the R. N. Air Service, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359565 Women workers in the R.N. Air Service, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The first Wrens to be trained as Balloon operatives have just completed their course. Besides learning how to operate balloons they underwent a course of instruction in their care and maintenance

Women Royal Navy Service training at the rifle range during the Second World War. A group of Wrens taking aim during shooting practice. December 1940

Wrens working at a naval operational centre deep underground, sending and receiving morse code. May 1944

Navy W. R. N.s in flying kit. June 1942
Navy W.R.N.S in flying kit. June 1942

A typical Wren. January 1943

Second Officer H. E. Archdale, better known as Betty Archdale
Second Officer H.E. Archdale, better known as Betty Archdale, who is in charge of the party of Wrens serving in Singapore

W. R. N. S. riveting a submarine web in a Scottish port. May 1943
W.R.N.S. riveting a submarine web in a Scottish port. May 1943

Cheers from Wrens at Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth, following the Commanders statement that war is over. 15th August 1945

Two Women of the WRNS
circa 1910s

Members of the WRNS at revolver practice, 1915, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Members of the WRNS at revolver practice, 1915, (1935). Women in the Wrens (Womens Royal Naval Reserve) learning to use firearms during the First World War

Wren wine stewards in the Banqueting Hall of the Great Wren, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Wren wine stewards in the Banqueting Hall of the Great Wren, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Steward, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Steward, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

In the galley, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
In the galley, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Figureheads, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Figureheads, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Wrens at Greenwich, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Wrens at Greenwich, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

Portrait, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Portrait, 1941. A woman of the Womens Royal Navy Service takes a telephone call. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

OCTU, Framewood Manor, Stoke Poges, Bucks, WW2
Group photo at OCTU (Officer Cadet Training Unit), Framewood Manor, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire. 1944

Lilywhites Advertisement, 1940
Lilywhites of Piccadilly Circus, London, advertise their womens service uniforms. 1940

Mulberry Harbour off Arromanches, Normandy, France, WW2
Mulberry Harbour off Arromanches, Normandy, France, a temporary portable harbour used during the Allied D-Day Invasion in June 1944. 1944

On board HMS Queen Emma en route for Normandy, WW2
On board HMS Queen Emma en route for Normandy, France, D-Day, June 1944. 1944

Three WRNS colleagues, Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, WW2
Three WRNS colleagues at Lyness, Isle of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, where the main naval base for the British fleet, Scapa Flow, was based during WW2. 1943

View of Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, WW2
View of Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, during WW2. circa 1940s

George VI and Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Scapa Flow, WW2
King George VI with Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser (1888-1981) at Scapa Flow, WW2. 1943

Weser River at Bremen, Germany, WW2
Weser River at Bremen, north-west Germany, July 1945. 1945

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"Women Power: Join the WRNS and Contribute to Victory. " Step into history with this recruitment poster for the Women's Army Corps (WaC) and Women's Royal Naval Service (WRNS). These brave women played a vital role in World War II, serving on prestigious ships like HMS Royal Oak, a formidable battleship of the Revenge class. Capture the spirit of camaraderie in a group photo aboard HMS Musketeer at Scapa Flow during WW2. These determined women stood united, ready to face any challenge that came their way. Witness the strength and resilience of these remarkable women as they prepare HMS Queen Emma before D-Day. Their dedication ensured smooth operations during this critical moment in history. Marvel at the grandeur of HMS Nelson, an imposing battleship from the renowned Nelson class. The WRNS proudly served on vessels like these, proving their mettle time and again. Embark on an adventure aboard HMS Ajax, a light cruiser belonging to Leander class. They were an integral part of its crew, contributing their skills towards victory. Discover life at Scapa Flow through the lens of HMS Obdurate during WW2. Witness firsthand how these extraordinary women faced challenges head-on while maintaining unwavering determination. Celebrate international cooperation as General Charles de Gaulle stands alongside our courageous WRNS soldiers. Together they fought for freedom against tyranny during World War II. Relive D-Day through the eyes of those serving on board HMS Ramillies—a pivotal moment where bravery knew no bounds. The WRNS played a crucial role in ensuring success amidst chaos. Admire the sheer power exuded by HMS Revenge—a battleship from Revenge class—as it sails through turbulent waters with our fearless female warriors onboard. Take pride in wearing uniforms adorned with badges symbolizing courage and honor—these iconic emblems represent countless acts of bravery by our dedicated servicewomen during WW2.