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Women Work WW1 Window Cleaners

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Women Work WW1 Window Cleaners

Women working as window cleaners in Nottingham during WW1. They have a wooden cart on which to carry the long wooden ladders. Captioned, The Lady Window Cleaners of Nottingham. Date: circa 1917

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Captioned Carry Cleaners Ladders Nottingham Suffrage Suffragette Suffragettes Rights


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The Lady Window Cleaners of Nottingham: A Testament to Women's Resilience and Determination during WWI This evocative photograph captures a group of intrepid women, hard at work as window cleaners in Nottingham, England during the First World War. Circa 1917, the women are seen gathered around a wooden cart, which they use to transport their long wooden ladders. Their determined expressions and focused demeanor belie the challenges they faced in a time when traditional gender roles were rigidly defined. As the war raged on, many women were forced to step out of their domestic spheres and into the workforce to keep the economy running. The window cleaning industry was one of many that saw a surge in female labor, as men were away fighting at the front. These women, who have come to be known as the Lady Window Cleaners of Nottingham, were part of a larger movement of working women who defied societal expectations and made significant contributions to the war effort. The suffrage and suffragette movements, which advocated for women's rights to vote, were also gaining momentum during this time. The image of these women, working together to clean windows, is a powerful reminder of their resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Their labor not only helped to keep the city clean and bright, but also served as a symbol of women's growing independence and economic power. This photograph, with its rich historical context, is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the women of Nottingham during WWI. It invites us to reflect on the ways in which women have challenged and transformed societal norms, and to celebrate their ongoing contributions to our world.

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