War Effort Collection (page 17)

Woman Engineers working a lathe 1941 women doing mens jobs during the war years Women at War WW2

Ladies filling sandbags September 1939 Women fulfilling Mens work duties during the WW2

Fisherwomen of New Biggin, England hauling their boats ashore Women fulfilling Mens work duties during WW2 1939-1945

W. A. A. Fs manning the Balloon Barrage - July 1941 Women doing mens jobs during
W.A.A.Fs manning the Balloon Barrage - July 1941 Women doing mens jobs during the war

Women of the Land Army Gathering Potatoes in Field - 1941 Women doing mens jobs during the war

Women Engine Cleaners during WW2 - 1941 Women doing mens jobs during the war

Women lumberjacks sawing felled tress 1941 women doing mens jobs during the war years Women at War WW2

Ann Freedman Girl Barber working during WW2 - 1941 Women doing mens jobs during the war WW2

Women LumberJacks 1941 women doing mens jobs during the war years

Men and Women Harvesting WW2 - July 1941 Women doing mens jobs during the war

Woman Bus Conductor during the War - 1941 Women doing mens jobs during the war

Women Builders during WW2 - June 1941 Women doing mens jobs during the war

Women Window Cleaner, 1941 women doing mens jobs during the war years Women at War WW2

Landgirls working in Kent Orchard during WW2 - 1941 Women doing mens jobs during the war

W. A. A. Fs Harvesting during WW2 - September 1941 Women doing mens jobs during
W.A.A.Fs Harvesting during WW2 - September 1941 Women doing mens jobs during the war

Girl Wrestlers 1941 women doing mens jobs during the war years

Landgirls gathering wood during WW2 - June 1940 Women doing mens jobs during the war

Women Munition Worker 1941 women doing mens jobs during the war years Women at War WW2

The November 1943 The Navy Line, making Navy clothes at the Lotary Naval Garment Factory. All these girls are wives or sweethearts of sailors

Cornish Girls gathering daffodils at St Michael

Girl gathering white heather in a basket August 1941

A British Army signalman at the top of a telegraph pole maintaining communication during WW2 1942

WW2 poster asking people to save through National Savings Group and help the war effort March 1940

Woman working in the field, harvesting the crops wearing a headscarf, carrying hay over her shoulder

Parents and children help sandbag the main entrance to the Manchester Grammar School before the school was reopened after war was declared

Women Cobblers at work manufacturing boots for the army during the Second World War. Circa 1942

The girls are learning how to punch tickets, and the fares and routes, at the petrol bus depot of the Newcastle-On-Tyne Corporation at Byker. June 1940 1940

World War Two. Factory girls at a well known London electrical firm race to be first served at the cafe for lunch. February 1942 1940s

RAF Operations Room June 1941 Pictured women plotting movement of enemy aircraft Large Map Table manned by RAF and WaF Radio Operators

There are now wrens as Armourers and Picture shows them at work on Turret Gun before they tested it. Military, Weapons machine guns, Soldier, sub machine gun 1940s September 1942

WaF with a couple of Browning machine-guns perched on her shoulders

A team of girl painters employed by the Southern Division of the Southern Railway have painted their way up and down the line from Dorset to Basingstoke

World War Two. One of the first women tramcar drivers to start work in Glasgow November 1942

British trooper visits factory where the women make guns for his tanks A group of women working in a munition factory, talking to a soldier in uniform January 1944

World War Two. Mrs M Bryan dressed in protective clothing cleaning dirt and grease of a chassis just about to undergo an overhaul at the Chiswick Bus depot

Royal Air Force Women Wrens attached to the Fleet Air Arm, placing Wireless in Aircraft. These Girls are first Wrens to Fly. Picture taken at RN Air Station in England

World War Two, Grace Shults at a welding smiths work assembling farm wagons at Great Yeldham, Essex. 28th February 1944

Mrs Olive carson taking rifle training instruction from Instructor while two of her children look on British army woman lying on the ground aiming at a target March 1942

Plymouths squad of professional women navvies hard at work with the men pulling down bombed premises to make way for rebuilding in the city. One of the women is Mrs Vera Bennett (left). July 1947

British women working in a rope factory during the second world war March 1941 1940s

World War Two. Women employed by the LNER (London North Eastern Railway) to recover coal dropped by passing trains on the railway lines January 1943

World War Two. Mrs Ellen McShane at work on the Jarrow on Tyne ferry May 1942

Royal Air Force fighter pilots hold out their mugs whilst a Waaf girl pours them some tea

Guinness Flats in Stamford Hill, London, have got their own war factory. In the little club room hut behind the estate houswifes are busy all day long making torch batteries

World War Two. Mrs A Flanagan and Mrs E O Connor who are working as building labourers on reconstruction work at Ludgate Circus in London January 1943

World War Two. Women workers at HM Dockyards in Devonport, Plymouth using the drilling machine to drill holes in ships steel plates October 1945

High up on the tottering wall, Lydia Walker steps across the gap aided by Betty Baker. Both are working with the two teams of women clearing up the ruins of Plymouth

Wrens being fitted with demob clothes at the end of World War Two 1945

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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.