War Effort Collection (page 14)

Munition girls at work at a Welsh shell factory working for the Ministry of Supply during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Girls was work on the machines at a Royal Ordnance Factory Engineering factory in Cardiff, Wales during the Second world War. June 1941

A scene inside the Leece Street labour Exchange in Liverpool when the 1920 class of women attended for registration. From early 1941

Some of the office staff of a local Tin Box factory, making collecting boxes for the red Cross nurses. The production is done after working hours due to the labour shortage. 6th November 1941

A Royal Air Force officer addressing workers at a factory near Reading, Berkshire during the Second world War. 10th April 1942

A Royal Air Force officer etched women workers at a factory near Reading, Berkshire during the Second world War. 10th April 1942

A scene inside the labour Exchange in Cardiff when the 1920 class of women attended for registration. From early 1941, it became compulsory for women aged between 18 and 60 to register for war work

A female worker inspecting the cooling system of a Lancaster bomber plane of the Royal Air Force at an aircraft production site near reading, Berkshire during the second world War. 8th July 1943

Picture taken at a Government Training School in Birmingham where women of all ages have set out to learn the skills needed to work in munitions factories

Birmingham factory worker Beatrice Payne, at work making and testing parachute hooks, buckles and D-rings for airmen of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. 5th May 1942

Birmingham factory worker Mts Kate Budd at work during the Second World War. 5th April 1943

Birmingham factory worker Mrs Savage of 1 Hamhurst Avenue, Handsworth Wood, at work at a munitions factory during the Second World War. 5th May 1942

Emily Davies (nearest camera) who was blinded following an air raid in the blitz, pictured at work with three other blind women testing aircraft parts at a factory in the West Midlands during

Mrs Jeanings supervising part timer Mrs Williams at her machine in a Birmingham munitions factory during the Second World War. 28th May 1942

Sunday work in progress at a munitions factory in Birmingham during the Second World War. Woman at work in the Fuse inspection department of a Birmingham Arms Factory. 26th May 1940

Birmingham factory worker Mabel Evitts, aged 28, of 63 Princes Road, Warley, at work soldering torpedoes at a West Midlands factory during the Second World War. 5th May 1942

Factory worker Mrs C Kyle at work in a Birmingham munitions factory during the Second World War. 29th January 1941

Mrs Knight gets down to some tank parts under the eye of forewoman Mrs Jeanings at a Birmingham munitions factory during the Second World War. 28th May 1942

Seventy two year old factory worker Mrs Slim of 283 Queens road, Londonderry, Smethwick, who works five hours every morning in a Birmingham factory on drilling and milling machines

Factory worker Miss D Odell at work in a Birmingham munitions factory during the Second World War. 29th January 1941

Opening of a Womens War Work Exhibition at Solihull, Birmingham during the Second World War. Miss Connie Pattinson, capstan operator, speaking tat the exhibition

Londoners are earning good money and having a holiday at the same time by pea picking. This group of girls are staying at the Bedfordshire Agricultural Camp and spending their days working

The Forestry Commission of Scotland requested Scottish University students to volunteer for forestry work during their summer holidays

The vicar of Newton - on - Trent, Nottinghamshire, has turned part of his vicarage into a workshop where he and his parishioners complete a war job

Women of the WRNS doing skilled jobs such as carpenters and fitters at a Royal Naval Depot show themselves capable craftswomen. Photo shows: A maintenance worker on the turning machine

f all the man-sized jobs women have tackled during the war, none is perhaps bigger than that undertaken by Mrs Taylor of Bury, Lancashire

In a Ministry of Supply filling factory, shells are cleaned up after the explosive has been put in during the Second World War

A factory doing vital work on the sten gun for the Ministry of Supply employs workers of many nations; British and allies and refugees from Axis countries

In a bright, airy shop in a Ministry of Supply factory, fuses are assembled by girls working alongside male inspectors during the Second World War. June 1941

Working on two shifts in the twenty four hours, the entire Fire Brigade at a large Ministry of Supply factory in the South of England are assembling rifles instead of idly waiting for the fire alarm

Sailors of the Royal Navy have been helping to repair and make habitable London homes which were damaged by flying bombs. Picture shows: Able Seaman E.J

Reggie, Babble and Mary Damerell roll up their sleeves and lend a hand stocking the wheatsheafs while dad drives the three horse team harvesting the field of wheat on Brownston Farm near Yealmpton

A famous RAF fighter station near London runs its own agricultural section for producing pigs, rabbits, ducks and eggs. The labour is provided by the station personnel in their spare time

Miss Edith Care of Evesham. Once a waitress, but now working for the ATS (The Auxiliary Territorial Service ) at the Western Command Ordinance Factory. Picture taken 5th November 1942

Picture shows Joyce Richardson, a munitions worker. She is pouring a liquid down a glass tube. Picture taken 27th December 1942

Volunteer harvesters holds a service and prayer in the harvest field at Wylam, Northumberland as their day of work comes to a close

These mill workers were called out of pubs, cinemas and dance halls on Saturday night to put in a full weekends work at four Lancashire Mills

Women at work at a munitions factory during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Recruits of the Womens Land Army get work in the fields near Torquay, South Devon during the Second World War. 30th August 1940

Twelve children are looking after the sixty plots at the only remaining garden of the London Childrens Garden Fund, Gt. Sutton Street, Clerkenwell, EC. All the other gardens have been bombed

Wings for Victory display in Central Manchester during the Second World War. 23rd March 1943

RAF Lancaster bomber on display in Trafalgar Square for Wings for Victory week, with cleaners in foreground. March 15th 1943

Lending a hand on the land. Scene at Blunham, Bedfordshire. Volunteer agriculture camp, where war workers on holiday are spending Easter working on the land

Women Road Painters, 1941. Women doing mens jobs, painting the kerb white so it can be seen during the blackout in World War Two

Land girls on their way home from the field in military area East Anglia The crops have to be harvested within fourteen days circa 1942

WW2 Female painters at work on a railway bridge in Sheffield. Women are now fully qualified painters and gangers with the LNER. Circa 1941

Land girl plowing field with tractor in Berkshire. November 1940

Land girls haymaking wearing swimming costumes as they work circa 1942

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"Unwavering Unity: The Power of the War Effort" In times of great turmoil, a nation's strength lies in its collective determination. This vintage World War II poster featuring a fedora and an Army helmet symbolizes the fusion of civilian and military efforts, as ordinary citizens donned their hats to support the cause. Down Lambeth Way, amidst the bustling streets, Lambeth Walk proudly purchases a Spitfire aircraft—a testament to their unwavering commitment towards defending freedom. Their contribution echoes throughout history as communities rallied together during wartime. The Recruitment Campaign "Teamwork Builds Ships, " published in 1917, showcases a vibrant lithograph that encapsulates the spirit of unity. It reminds us that every individual plays an integral role in constructing vessels that sail through treacherous waters. On Friday 2nd July 1915, at Carclew House in Cornwall, brave men joined the DCLI recruiting march. Their dedication exemplifies how patriotism transcends boundaries and inspires individuals from all walks of life to stand tall for their country. Amidst chaos and destruction during World War II, GWR staff transformed a humble parcel van into an ambulance—symbolizing compassion amid adversity. These unsung heroes loaded stretchers with care and hope while serving on the front lines. Vintage posters depicting bombs falling remind us of the sacrifices made by countless souls who faced unimaginable horrors with unwavering bravery. Each explosion serves as a stark reminder of our duty to protect what we hold dear. A poignant World War I poster portrays innocence shattered by conflict—a little girl sitting on her father's lap while a boy plays nearby. It evokes emotions that fuel our resolve never to let war rob future generations of peace and happiness again. As fighter pilots climbed into their airplanes during World War II, they embodied courage soaring above clouds filled with uncertainty. Their indomitable spirit continues to inspire us today—to face challenges head-on without fear.