Female agricultural workers in Oxfordshire

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Female agricultural workers in Oxfordshire

Women at work on the land in Oxfordshire in July 1916. Women replaced the large numbers of male workers who had left to join the army. Date: 1916

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Agricultural Agriculture Homefront Oxfordshire Replaced Worker

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the First World War when the rural landscape of Oxfordshire was transformed by the efforts of women working on the land. With the large numbers of male agricultural workers having answered the call to join the army, women stepped up to fill the gap and keep the country's food production running. The image shows a group of women, dressed in simple yet practical clothing, working in a field under the summer sun. Their faces are focused and determined, a testament to their resilience and commitment to the war effort. The photograph provides a poignant reminder of the vital role women played on the homefront during the First World War, often working long hours in challenging conditions to ensure the continued supply of food to the nation. The scene is one of solidarity and unity, as these women came together to support each other and contribute to the war effort in their own way. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the lives of the unsung heroes of the war, the women who worked tirelessly on the land in Oxfordshire and across the country to keep the wheels of agriculture turning during a time of great upheaval.

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