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Home Farm, Madresfield, Worcestershire, WW1
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Home Farm, Madresfield, Worcestershire, WW1
Home Farm, in the village of Madresfield, near Malvern, Worcestershire, during the First World War, where Lucy Auerbach spent three months doing agricultural work. Date: 1915
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Agriculture Auerbach Dairy Effort Helping Malvern Worcestershire Madresfield
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of the Home Farm in Madresfield, Worcestershire, during the First World War. Located in the picturesque village of Madresfield, near Malvern, the farm played a crucial role in the British war effort during the 1910s as part of the Country Life Settlement scheme. In 1915, Lucy Auerbach, a young woman from London, spent three months at Home Farm, contributing to the rural community's agricultural work. The image shows the farm's dairy, where Lucy and other volunteers would have worked, producing essential dairy products for the British military and civilians. The rural idyll of Home Farm contrasted starkly with the chaos and destruction of the front lines. The war had disrupted traditional farming practices, and the Country Life Settlement aimed to provide a respite for those affected by the conflict, as well as to support the war effort. The photograph captures the essence of rural life during wartime, with farm workers toiling in the fields and livestock grazing in the background. The rolling hills and verdant countryside of Worcestershire provide a serene backdrop to the hard work and determination of those who lived and worked on the farm. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary people during the First World War, and the vital role that agriculture played in supporting the war effort. The photograph also highlights the importance of community and the resilience of the British people during a time of great upheaval and uncertainty.
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