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World War II Women. A Beauty Competition was held in a local Cinema Hall to find a Queen

World War II Women. A Beauty Competition was held in a local Cinema Hall to find a Queen


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World War II Women. A Beauty Competition was held in a local Cinema Hall to find a Queen

World War II Women. A Beauty Competition was held in a local Cinema Hall to find a Queen for the Holiday Fete. Five A.T.S. members of North London, A.A. Battery reached the semi finals. Two A.T.S. and a civilian are now left for the final choice tomorrow. L to R, Pte. M. Parker. Cpl Mabs Skidmore. Pte. H. Hawes. L Cpl B Shaw. and Pte J Wilkins. August 1944 P010172

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London
England

Media ID 21272070

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Peeling Potatoes


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World War II Women Compete for Queen Title at Local Cinema Hall". In this print from August 1944, we are transported back to a time when the world was engulfed in conflict, yet resilience and camaraderie prevailed. A beauty competition held in a local Cinema Hall during World War II aimed to find a queen for the upcoming Holiday Fete. Amongst the contenders were five remarkable members of the North London A. A. Battery's Auxiliary Territorial Service (A. T. S. ). As they reached the semi-finals, three extraordinary women emerged as strong contenders: Private M. Parker, Corporal Mabs Skidmore, and Private H. Hawes. Their dedication and commitment had brought them this far, but only two A. T. S members and one civilian remained for tomorrow's final choice. Captured sitting together with radiant smiles on their faces, these brave women exude happiness despite the challenging times they faced on the home front. Dressed in their smart uniforms that symbolize their service to their country, they embody strength and determination. While peeling potatoes may seem like an ordinary task amidst war preparations, it is through such moments of friendship and shared experiences that bonds are forged between these incredible women who played vital roles during WWII. This poignant image serves as a powerful reminder of the countless unsung heroines who contributed to history's pages during World War II – showcasing not only their beauty but also their unwavering spirit and resilience in uncertain times.

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