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Cottage in Madresfield, Worcestershire, WW1
Cottage (belonging to Mrs Hart) in the village of Madresfield, near Malvern, Worcestershire, during the First World War, where Lucy Auerbach spent three months doing agricultural work. Date: 1915
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© The Patricia Aubrey Collection / Mary Evans
Agriculture Auerbach Dairy Effort Helping Malvern Worcestershire Worcs Madresfield
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the quintessential English countryside scene of a charming cottage in the village of Madresfield, Worcestershire, during the tumultuous year of 1915. The image, which belongs to Mrs Hart, offers a poignant glimpse into rural life in England during the First World War. As the world was embroiled in the devastating conflict of the Great War, the rural communities of Britain rallied to support the war effort in various ways. Among them was Lucy Auerbach, who spent three significant months in this picturesque village, contributing to the agricultural workforce. The photograph reveals the idyllic setting of the cottage, nestled amidst the rolling hills and verdant greenery of the Worcestershire countryside. The thatched roof, with its distinctive chimney stack, is adorned with ivy, while the windows are framed by blooming flowers. The scene is completed by the presence of a dairy, suggesting the importance of agricultural production in supporting the war effort. The 1910s were a time of immense change and challenge, as the country adapted to the realities of war. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of those who remained on the home front, working tirelessly to support the war effort and maintain a semblance of normalcy amidst the chaos of the First World War.
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