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Uniformed female workers in British war services, April 1941
A selection of women involved in British war services including the Womens Royal Naval Services, the Womens Auxiliary Territorials Service, the Red Cross, the Womens Auxiliary Air Force, the Womens Transport Service, the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, the Womens Auxiliary Fire Service, the Womens Voluntary Service, the Womens Auxiliary Transport Service, the Womens Land Army and St Johns Ambulance Brigade. The accompanying article praises the " courage, devotion and determination of British womanhood", particularly the Womens Land Army in East Kent who continued to plough during raids by German dive-bombers, resulting in their secretary receiving an M.B.E. Date: 1941
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Ambulance Auxiliary Effort Services Territorials Voluntary
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Discover the rich history of women's contributions to the British war efforts with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This intricately detailed puzzle features an evocative image of uniformed female workers from various British war services, including the Women's Royal Naval Services, the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service, the Red Cross, and the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. Dated April 1941, this Rights Managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online brings history to life in a fun and engaging way. Piece together this stunning puzzle and honor the bravery and resilience of these remarkable women. A perfect activity for history enthusiasts, puzzle lovers, or anyone looking for a challenging and rewarding pastime.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of British womanhood during the tumultuous year of 1941, as the country faced the relentless onslaught of World War II. The image showcases a diverse group of uniformed women, each representing a different branch of the British war services. Among them are members of the Women's Royal Naval Services, Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service, Red Cross, Women's Auxiliary Air Force, Women's Transport Service, First Aid Nursing Yeomanry, Women's Auxiliary Fire Service, Women's Voluntary Service, Women's Auxiliary Transport Service, Women's Land Army, and St John's Ambulance Brigade. The courage, devotion, and determination of these women were essential to the war effort, as they stepped up to fill roles traditionally held by men who were away at the front. Their contributions were felt across various sectors, from the military to the home front. In East Kent, for instance, the Women's Land Army continued to plough their fields despite frequent German dive-bomber raids. Their unwavering commitment to the war effort was recognized when their secretary, who led the women through these harrowing times, was awarded the Member of the British Empire (MBE) for her exceptional leadership. This powerful image serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of British women during World War II, who, in the face of adversity, demonstrated their resilience and dedication to their country. The women in this photograph, and countless others like them, played a vital role in the war effort, ensuring that the British people could carry on in the face of overwhelming challenges.
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