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War work for the elderly, WW1
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War work for the elderly, WW1
An old farm labourer in Essex returns to the plough to help in the war effort during the First World War. The gentleman pictured was nearly eighty years of age and had several sons in the Army. Date: 1916
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Agricultural Agriculture Effort Elderly Essex Farmhand Labourer Labourers Plough Ploughing
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This poignant image captures the determination and resilience of an elderly farm labourer in Essex during the First World War. With several of his sons serving in the army, the gentleman, who was nearly eighty years old, felt compelled to contribute to the war effort in his own way. The land, which had once been tilled by his strong and able-bodied sons, now fell to his hands as he returned to the plough. The year was 1916, and the agricultural community was called upon to help maintain food production for the home front while the fighting continued on the Western Front. The image shows the man in a simple yet dignified pose, his weathered hands gripping the handles of the plough, his face etched with the lines of age and the weight of responsibility. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during wartime, not just by the soldiers on the front lines, but by the civilians who kept the home front running. The scene is one of quiet heroism, as the elderly labourer, with his steadfast dedication to his work, embodies the spirit of selflessness and perseverance that defined the era. The image, taken in 1916, is a poignant and historical record of the agricultural labourers who played a vital role in the war effort during the First World War.
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