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A toy for every child in this village, from a dolls hospital
A toy for every child in this village, from a dolls hospital. Stella West, Paddy Brown, and Gwen Lidbetter- three village girls of Storrington, Sussex, are working hard to do this. Attics and lofts have been searched for old broken toys and dolls, and they are taken to the dolls hospital at the Brownie Pack H.Q. here the three get to work sewing, painting, and repairing, making them as good as new.
November 1942
Staff
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21624507
© Mirrorpix
Brownies Busy Make Do And Mend Sewing
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A Toy for Every Child - Restoring Joy in a War-Torn Village
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. In the midst of World War II, when darkness loomed over Storrington village, three young girls emerged as beacons of hope. Stella West, Paddy Brown, and Gwen Lidbetter embarked on a heartfelt mission to bring smiles back to the faces of their fellow children. Scouring every nook and cranny, attics and lofts were transformed into treasure troves filled with forgotten broken toys. With unwavering determination, they carried these wounded playthings to the dolls hospital at Brownie Pack H. Q. , where their magical transformation began. Armed with needles and paintbrushes instead of weapons, these compassionate souls breathed new life into each toy. Stitch by stitch, they mended torn limbs; stroke by stroke, they painted vibrant colors onto faded surfaces. The dolls' once sad expressions turned joyful again under their skilled hands. Their efforts were not in vain - soon enough, laughter echoed through the streets as children embraced their newly restored companions. In this war-ravaged village where scarcity prevailed, these girls embodied resilience and resourcefulness through their "make do and mend" spirit. November 1942 captured a moment frozen in time - an image that encapsulates the power of unity amidst adversity. These brownies became symbols of compassion and selflessness during one of history's darkest chapters. This photograph serves as a reminder that even in times of turmoil, love can heal wounds both seen and unseen –
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