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World War II: Women. Mrs. Eleanor Byrne, aged 22 yrs, and Mrs
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World War II: Women. Mrs. Eleanor Byrne, aged 22 yrs, and Mrs
World War II: Women. Mrs. Eleanor Byrne, aged 22 yrs, and Mrs. Harriet Carter, aged 46 yrs, with their two horses with which they do their days work. On collecting and delivering railway goods. Mrs. Byrnes husband is in the Army and Mrs. Carter is a widow with 8 children. The chief carters foreman, Mr. Durkin, says he would back them against any women carters in Lancashire. August 1943 P010277
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Strength and Resilience - Women's Contribution to the War Effort
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. This print captures a powerful moment in history during World War II. Meet Mrs. Eleanor Byrne, a young 22-year-old woman, and Mrs. Harriet Carter, aged 46 years, standing proudly alongside their two horses that have become their trusted companions in their daily work of collecting and delivering railway goods. Mrs. Byrne's husband serves in the Army while Mrs. Carter is a courageous widow raising eight children on her own. Despite facing personal challenges, these remarkable women have joined forces to support the war effort through logistics and transportation. Their dedication has not gone unnoticed; Mr. Durkin, the chief carters foreman, praises them as he confidently declares that he would back them against any women carters in Lancashire. In this image captured in August 1943, we witness the strength and resilience of these extraordinary women who defied societal norms by taking on physically demanding roles traditionally reserved for men during wartime. Their unwavering determination symbolizes the countless contributions made by women across the world during World War II - an era when they stepped up to fill essential positions left vacant by men serving on the front lines. Let this photograph serve as a timeless reminder of how ordinary individuals can rise above adversity and make extraordinary differences when united towards a common cause – shaping history with their unwavering spirit and unyielding commitment to serving their country.
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