WW1 - Land Army Girls proudly display their crop of potatoes

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WW1 - Land Army Girls proudly display their crop of potatoes

WW1 - Land Army Girls proudly display their crop of potatoes. Date: circa 1917

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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection

Agriculture Barn Baskets Crop Effort Forks Potatoes Proudly Spade

EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the turmoil and hardships of the First World War, a group of determined Land Army girls proudly display their harvest of potatoes, a testament to their resilience and the vital role they played in supporting the war effort from the home front. Dressed in their practical work clothes and armed with spades and forks, these young women embraced the challenges of rural life and farming, filling in for the men who had gone to fight. The barn behind them serves as a backdrop to their accomplishment, with baskets of freshly harvested potatoes piled high, ready to be transported to markets and towns, providing sustenance to the population during the war. The Land Army, an essential component of the British war effort, saw over 80,000 women join its ranks, contributing to agriculture and food production, freeing up men for military service. This image, captured circa 1917, is a powerful reminder of the indomitable spirit and resourcefulness of the women who played their part in the Great War.

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