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Lending a hand on the land. Scene at Blunham Bedfordshire
Lending a hand on the land. Scene at Blunham Bedfordshire. Volunteer agriculture camp, where war workers on holiday are spending Easter working on the land. Deputy camp warden Bobbie Wormington helps to tug off Barbara Dents gumboots
September 1944
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Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21823748
© Mirrorpix
1944 Agriculture Camping Canvas Farming Headscarves Helping Joking Labour Laughing Tent Tug Of War War Effort Women Working
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Lending a Hand on the Land - A Glimpse into Blunham Bedfordshire's Volunteer Agriculture Camp, September 1944
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the heart of World War II when war workers found solace and purpose in spending their holidays working on the land. The scene unfolds at Blunham Bedfordshire's volunteer agriculture camp during Easter, where men and women dedicated themselves to supporting the war effort through farming. Deputy camp warden Bobbie Wormington takes center stage as he lends a helping hand to Barbara Dents, playfully tugging off her gumboots. Laughter fills the air as these brave souls find joy amidst their laborious tasks. With canvas tents dotting the landscape and headscarves fluttering in the wind, it is evident that camaraderie and fun were not lost even in times of great adversity. This image captures more than just a moment; it encapsulates an era defined by sacrifice and resilience. The Land Army girls depicted here symbolize countless women who stepped up to fill vital roles traditionally held by men while they served on distant battlefields. As we reflect upon this snapshot from history, let us remember those who selflessly worked together for a common cause. Their unwavering dedication reminds us that unity can triumph over any challenge – be it wartime or otherwise.
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