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Mrs. Giselle Leopold, 30, of nenley-on-Thames, is to take on the job of "
Mrs. Giselle Leopold, 30, of nenley-on-Thames, is to take on the job of " steeplejill" to pay for the boarding school education of ber son, aged eight. But Mrs. Leopold, who left her native Poland in 1946, is nt a bit scared. During the war she was in a Polish gliding squadron, so I m not afraid of heights", she says. Steeplejill Mrs. Giselle Leopold on a chimney owned by her employers in Winchmore Hill, London. May 1948 P004910
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The captivating print captures the fearless spirit of Mrs. Giselle Leopold, a determined woman ready to conquer any challenge that comes her way. At 30 years old, residing in nenley-on-Thames, she has taken on the extraordinary job of a "steeplejill" to ensure her son's education at boarding school. Hailing from Poland and leaving her homeland behind in 1946, Mrs. Leopold carries with her the indomitable strength forged during wartime. As part of a Polish gliding squadron, she fearlessly soared through the skies amidst chaos and danger. It is this very experience that now emboldens her as she faces heights without trepidation. Perched atop a chimney owned by her employers in Winchmore Hill, London, Mrs. Giselle Leopold radiates confidence and determination against the backdrop of an industrial landscape. The photograph freezes this moment in May 1948 when women defied societal norms by engaging in perilous work typically reserved for men. This image serves as a testament to both courage and resilience - qualities embodied not only by Mrs. Leopold but also countless women who stepped out of traditional roles during challenging times. Through Memory Lane Prints' lens, we are reminded that strength knows no gender boundaries and that every individual possesses untapped potential waiting to be unleashed upon the world.
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