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Land girls in training 1939
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Land girls in training 1939
Ploughing theory is studied by means of using model plough on a tray of sand. This class of studies were at an argricultural college in kent. Land army recruits are sent to colleges, dairies, or big farms for an elementary grounding in thieir work before drafted to jobs.
1939
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College Dungarees Effort Homefront Jobs Learning Plough Ploughing Recruits Theory Landgirl
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the Second World War when the British homefront was mobilized to support the war effort in unprecedented ways. In 1939, as the threat of war loomed large, the Land Army was established to supplement the agricultural workforce that had been depleted by the mass mobilization of men for military service. In this image, a group of young Land Girls are seen intently studying ploughing theory at an agricultural college in Kent. They are dressed in practical dungarees and focused on their task, using a model plough on a tray of sand to understand the intricacies of this essential farming technique. The Land Army recruits were sent to colleges, dairies, or large farms for an elementary grounding in their work before being drafted to jobs. This training was vital to ensure they could make a significant contribution to the agricultural sector and help feed the nation during the war. The Land Girls' dedication and hard work were a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the British people during this challenging period. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role women played on the homefront, supporting the war effort in ways that were both practical and profound.
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