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A group photograph of View Room Girls at Thornycrofts, the shipbuilding and engineering firm which was based at Woolston, Hampshire. The card is dated by the sender, 27th May 1917 and is marked K.A. Aylward, Basingstoke, as the photographic studio. Thorneycrofts were shipbuilders and also made military vehicles. Date: 1917
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This evocative group photograph captures the spirit of determination and resilience among the View Room Girls of Thornycrofts, a renowned shipbuilding and engineering firm based in Woolston, Hampshire, during World War I. The image, dated May 27, 1917, was taken by K.A. Aylward of Basingstoke and beautifully preserved in this vintage print. Thornycrofts was a pioneering company that not only built ships but also manufactured military vehicles, contributing significantly to the war effort. The View Room Girls, dressed in their crisp uniforms, are seen intently poring over blueprints and plans, their expressions focused and intent. The photograph offers a rare glimpse into the working lives of these women during a time when their contributions to the war effort were increasingly recognized. The suffrage movement was also gaining momentum, and the image of women working in traditionally male-dominated industries like shipbuilding and engineering became a powerful symbol of their growing influence and capabilities. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the crucial role women played in the war effort, often working long hours in challenging conditions to support the troops and keep the war machine running. The image also speaks to the broader themes of gender roles, women's rights, and the changing social landscape of the early 20th century.
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