Lady Lawrence
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Lady Lawrence
Lady Lawrence, founder of the Munition Makers Canteen Committee in 1915, designed to maintain the good health of muntions workers with the provision of regular meals at canteens established at the factories. The work was taken over by the Government at the end of January 1917. Lady Lawrence was the wife of Major Lord Lawrence of the London Regiment and before her marriage was Miss Dorothy Hobson. Date: 1917
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Canteen Canteens Committee Dorothy Hobson Lawrence Munitions Welfare
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This evocative portrait captures Lady Lawrence, the visionary founder of the Munition Makers Canteen Committee in 1915. Born as Miss Dorothy Hobson before her marriage to Major Lord Lawrence of the London Regiment, Lady Lawrence dedicated herself to the welfare of munitions workers during World War I. In response to the dire working conditions and long hours endured by these essential workers, she established canteens at factories to provide regular meals, ensuring their good health and morale. The committee's work was later taken over by the Government at the end of January 1917. This photograph, taken in 1917, immortalizes Lady Lawrence's unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of society's unsung heroes during a time of great upheaval and hardship. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role women, particularly those from the upper classes, played in supporting the war effort and alleviating the suffering of the working class during this pivotal period in history.
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