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Women at Army Cookery School, 1939
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Women at Army Cookery School, 1939
A merry moment during peeling onions with the new Army cooks at an Army cookery school in the south of England in the early weeks of World War II. Date: 1939
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Camaraderie Catering Cookery Cooking Cooks Effort Jolly Laughing Laughter Onions Peeling Vegetables War Time
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In this joyous image from the early days of World War II, a group of women at an Army cookery school in the south of England engage in a lighthearted moment while preparing vegetables for meals to be served to the troops. The year is 1939, and the women, dressed in their uniforms, are intently focused on peeling onions with determined expressions on their faces. Yet, the atmosphere is far from somber. Laughter fills the room as the women share tips and camaraderie, creating a sense of unity and community amidst the challenges of wartime. The Army cookery school was established to train women in the essential skill of catering for the British military forces. With the men away at the front, it was crucial that the women were able to provide nourishing and wholesome meals for the troops. The women in this photograph, members of the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service (WATS), were eager to contribute their efforts to the war effort and take on this important role. The image captures the spirit of resilience and determination that defined the women during this time. Despite the difficulties and hardships of war, they found joy and laughter in the simple act of cooking and preparing food for their loved ones and their country. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role women played in the war effort and the importance of unity, camaraderie, and laughter in even the most challenging of times.
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