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Page from The Tatler reporting on the ladies of Berkshire who, under the generalship of Mr Cecil Aldin, South Berks (famous sporting & animal artist as well as Master of the Foxhounds), were conditioning army remounts at one of the depots in Berkshire. Miss Iris Ford and her sister, who are very well known in London are seen in the picture. All the work from stables to exercise is done by well-known hunting ladies under the supervision of a head lad who was also a lady! The Tatler describes the work as done along very businesslike lines and is very hard, the hours being from 7 am to 6:30pm). Date: 1915
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Our Women in War Time: The Unsung Heroes of Berkshire's Army Remount Depot Amidst the chaos and turmoil of World War I, a remarkable group of women in Berkshire, England, were making a significant contribution to the war effort in an unexpected way. Under the expert guidance of renowned sporting and animal artist, Mr. Cecil Aldin, and Master of the Foxhounds, these ladies were reconditioning army remounts at one of the local depots. In this striking photograph from The Tatler, we see Miss Iris Ford and her sister, two well-known figures in London society, lending their efforts to this noble cause. The women's work ranged from stable duties to exercising the horses, all under the watchful eye of a head lad, who, remarkably, was also a woman. The scene is described in The Tatler as being carried out with a businesslike efficiency, with hours extending from 7 am to 6:30 pm. These ladies, who were accustomed to the social circles of London, were now saddling and tacking up horses, providing care and attention to the remounts, ensuring they were in the best possible condition for the army. As the world watched the war unfold, these women, led by Mr. Aldin, demonstrated that their roles extended far beyond the traditional boundaries of their gender. Their dedication and hard work played a crucial part in the war effort, as they reconditioned hundreds of horses for the British army. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the indomitable spirit and resilience of women during wartime, as they rose to the challenge and made a difference in their own unique way.
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