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Gwen Aldin at Army Remount Depot, WW1
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Gwen Aldin at Army Remount Depot, WW1
Gwen Aldin, daughter of the artist Cecil Aldin, pictured with one of her charges at an Army Remount Depot during the First World War. Her father, who was a keen huntsman, was the Remount Officer for the Berkshire area. He was instrumental in employing women at army remount depots to work as stable hands. Date: circa 1916
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This evocative photograph captures the young Gwen Aldin, surrounded by the horses she tended at an Army Remount Depot during World War I. Daughter of renowned artist Cecil Aldin, Gwen's connection to horses was inherited from her father, who was the Remount Officer for the Berkshire area. In a time when women's roles were largely confined to traditional domestic duties, Cecil Aldin championed the employment of women at army remount depots as stable hands. The First World War marked a significant shift in societal norms, with women stepping up to take on roles previously held by men, including those in agriculture and industry. Gwen, along with other women, played a crucial role in the care and maintenance of the horses that served the British military. The horses were essential for transportation and logistics, carrying supplies and troops to the front lines. Gwen's gentle touch and affectionate nature are evident in her interaction with the horse in the photograph. The horses, in turn, seemed to trust and respond to the care and attention they received from the women. The stable environment provided a sense of stability and familiarity for the animals, helping to keep them calm and well-adjusted in the midst of the chaos and uncertainty of war. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the vital contributions made by women during the First World War, and the important role they played in supporting the war effort in unexpected ways. Gwen Aldin's story is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of women in the face of adversity, and the enduring bond between humans and animals.
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