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Ladies at a factory in Scotland keep munition works going at the weekend
Ladies at a factory in Scotland keep munition works going at the weekend, lady seen on the left is Mrs Godfrey Collins, whose husband was Liberal Member of Parliament. Date: 1916
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Media ID 20955167
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Burning Collins Effort Factories Fires Godfrey Homefront Keeping Machinery Machines Munition Munitions Weapons
20"x16" (50x40cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our captivating Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring Ladies at a Munition Factory in Scotland from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image, dated 1916, showcases the resilience and determination of these remarkable women as they kept the munition works going at the weekend. The image prominently features Mrs. Godfrey Collins, whose husband was a Liberal Member of Parliament, adding an intriguing historical context. Bring this inspiring piece of history into your home and let it serve as a conversation starter, a reminder of the past, and a symbol of strength and unity.
Ready to hang Premium Gloss Canvas Print. Our archival quality canvas prints are made from Polyester and Cotton mix and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for transit.
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Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a group of determined women at work in a Scottish munitions factory during World War I. The year is 1916, and the women are seen toiling over machinery and machines, their faces focused and resolute as they contribute to the production of weapons for the war effort. Among them is Mrs Godfrey Collins, whose husband, Sir Godfrey Collins, was a Liberal Member of Parliament at the time. The photo serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role women played on the homefront during the conflict, keeping the munitions factories running even on weekends to meet the insatiable demand for arms. The interior of the factory is filled with the hum of industry, the air thick with the scent of oil and the faint hiss of steam. The scene is illuminated by the warm glow of fires, casting long shadows across the floor and adding a sense of urgency to the women's labors. The photograph is a powerful testament to the spirit of resilience and sacrifice that characterized the 1st Great War, as ordinary men and women rose to the challenge and played their part in the larger struggle for peace.
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