Dig For Victory Collection

Women workers peeling thousands of onions that will eventually be pickled in jars destined for household dinner tables, at a factory in the North East of England during the Second World War November

Land Army girls give a hand in collecting the first tomato crop at North Hubbards nursery in Essex during the Second World War June 1942

A woman on Austerity holiday give a hand in collecting the first tomato crop at North Hubbards nursery in the Lea Valley, Essex during the Second World War June 1942

Landgirl Miss Betty McCarthy picking some large tomatoes from a greenhouse in Lea Valley, Hertfordshire during the Second World War They will be sent to canteens at munitions factories as

Twin sisters Joyce and Olive Allen, members of the Land Army, workers at the Richardson Evans memorial ground in Kingston where they grow a variety of vegetables including potatoes

Women and nurses picking tomatoes in the garden of a petrol filling station, to be sent to the hospitals during the Second World War September 1942

Benedictine monks work hard to help food production. October 1943 P011617

UK / United Kingdom: World War II Dig For Victory propaganda poster, c. 1942
One of the most memorable campaigns during World War Two, was the Dig for Victory campaign. Any piece of land that could be turned over to the use of growing fruit and vegetables was made use of

WW2 poster

Vegetables for Victory

Reverend J Walton blesses the war allotments at Croydon 13 May 1917

Schoolchildren helping to spray allotment holders potatoes at Ewell 22 June 1917 9 July 1926

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"Dig for Victory: Women Workers Peel Thousands of Onions, Preserving the Harvest for a Brighter Future" In the midst of World War II, women across the United Kingdom rallied together to support their country's war effort through food production. With determination and resilience, they embraced the "Dig for Victory" campaign, transforming every available patch of land into fruitful gardens. Amidst this collective endeavor, women workers were captured peeling thousands of onions destined to be pickled in jars. Their hands moved swiftly and purposefully as they prepared these precious vegetables for long-term storage. The aroma filled the air with a sense of hope and sustenance. Not far away, Land Army girls lent a helping hand in collecting the first tomato crop at North Hubbard. These young women stood tall amidst rows upon rows of vibrant tomato plants, their dedication evident in each plump fruit carefully gathered. It was a testament to their unwavering commitment to ensuring an abundant supply of fresh produce during challenging times. Even those on Austerity holiday found themselves joining this noble cause; one woman enthusiastically participated in collecting tomatoes from Lea Valley's greenhouse. Her contribution showcased how individuals from all walks of life united under one common goal – nourishing their nation through self-sufficiency. Among them were twin sisters Joyce and Olive Allen who proudly served as members of the Land Army. Shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow landgirls, they tirelessly worked towards cultivating crops that would sustain both soldiers on the front lines and civilians back home. The call for assistance extended beyond gender boundaries; nurses also took part in picking tomatoes within petrol filling station gardens. In between caring for wounded soldiers, these compassionate caregivers dedicated themselves to nurturing nature's bounty – recognizing that good nutrition played an integral role in healing bodies and spirits alike. Surprisingly enough, even Benedictine monks joined forces with farmers to bolster food production efforts during October 1943.