WW2 - Home Front - Agricultural workers - Harvesting crops
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WW2 - Home Front - Agricultural workers - Harvesting crops
WW2 - Home Front - Agricultural workers (including a group of land girls on left) - Harvesting crops Date: circa 1942
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Media ID 14342418
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bale Baling Collecting Crop Crops Harvest Harvesting Tractor Wagon
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the spirit of the Home Front during World War II as agricultural workers, including a group of Land Girls, harvest crops in a rural English field. Dated circa 1942, the image showcases the determination and resilience of the British people as they worked tirelessly to ensure the country's food supply remained stable amidst the challenges of wartime. The Land Girls, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, are seen working alongside their male counterparts, bailing hay and collecting crops in this idyllic yet hardworking scene. A tractor can be seen in the background, while a cart and bale are loaded with the day's harvest. The tranquil setting belies the intense labor required to bring in the crops, which was essential to support the war effort and feed the nation. The 1940s were a time of great change and adaptation, with women playing an increasingly important role in the workforce as men went off to fight. The image of Land Girls working in the fields became a symbol of the Home Front, representing the spirit of unity, self-sufficiency, and determination that characterized the era. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the collective efforts of the British people helped to sustain the nation during the challenges of wartime. The image is a powerful reminder of the importance of community, hard work, and resilience, and serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of the British people during World War II.
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