Women WW1 Work Our Womanhood
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Women WW1 Work Our Womanhood
A tribute to the women who have filled jobs previously undertaken by men who have gone off to fight. The verse celebrates the way that women have responded to the call. Womanhood of homely Britain, High and humble o er the Land, we would hail your grit and courage As you by the Empire stand. While our manhood are a-fighting, And have had to leave our shore, you ve resolved to fill their places While the cannons loudly roar. Illustrated with a photograph of a munition worker. Date: circa 1917
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Women of Homely Britain: A Tribute to the Unyielding Womanhood that Filled the Roles Left Vacant by Men Off to War (circa 1917) Amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War I, as the clamor of cannons and the thunderous roar of battlefields echoed across the land, the women of Britain stood tall and unwavering. With their men having answered the call to arms and leaving their shores, the women of this great nation resolved to fill the vacant roles previously undertaken by men. This poignant verse, "Womanhood of Homely Britain," celebrates the grit and courage of these extraordinary women. High and humble, they stood over the land, their determination unyielding as they answered the call to keep the empire running. The photograph before you bears witness to this remarkable period in history. The image of a munition worker, her brow furrowed in concentration as she labors over her machinery, encapsulates the spirit of resilience and fortitude that defined the women of this era. As the men of Britain fought valiantly on the battlefields, these women, the embodiment of womanhood, remained steadfast in their roles at home. Their unwavering commitment to their country and their communities served as a testament to their strength and their indomitable spirit. This tribute stands as a reminder of the remarkable ways in which women responded to the call of duty during the Great War. Their contributions, though often overlooked, were essential to the war effort and to the very fabric of British society. Let us hail their grit and courage, for they truly were the unsung heroes of the war.
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