Duchess of Westminster at Church Army depot
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Duchess of Westminster at Church Army depot
Katherine Caroline Cavendish, Duchess of Westminster (1857-1941), second wife of the 1st Duke of Westminster, opening a Church Army Labour Relief Depot in Artillery Row, Central London. She is being very sporting, sitting on an uncomfortable looking pile of firewood. She received a CBE in 1920. Labour Relief Depots were set up to provide temporary employment for the unemployed
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In this evocative photograph, the Duchess of Westminster, Katherine Caroline Cavendish (1857-1941), is seen opening a Church Army Labour Relief Depot in Artillery Row, Central London, in 1920. Dressed in a heavy coat, hat adorned with a fur trim, and striped costume beneath, the Duchess sits atop an uncomfortable-looking pile of firewood, demonstrating her sporting spirit and solidarity with the unemployed men who would soon be utilizing the depot for temporary employment. The Duchess, the second wife of the 1st Duke of Westminster, was a renowned figure of benevolence and philanthropy, having received a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1920 in recognition of her charitable work. The Labour Relief Depots were established by the Church Army to provide employment opportunities for the growing number of unemployed during the post-World War I economic downturn. The Duchess's presence at the opening of this particular depot underscores her commitment to the cause and her desire to make a tangible difference in the lives of those in need. The image captures a moment in history when the aristocracy and the working class intersected, with the Duchess bridging the gap between the two worlds. Her fashionable yet practical attire, complete with a stylish hat, fur-trimmed coat, and sensible shoes and stockings, further emphasizes the juxtaposition of her privileged status and her dedication to the less fortunate. The pile of firewood, a symbol of the harsh realities faced by the unemployed, serves as a stark reminder of the challenges that the Labour Relief Depots aimed to alleviate. This photograph is a poignant testament to the Duchess of Westminster's unwavering commitment to charitable works and her role as a benevolent aristocrat.
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