Women War Workers Collection

A female butcher working in the South East of England Second World War. 2nd December 1940

Womens Land Army girls with a tractor probably taken on farms in North Somerset during the Second World War. Circa June 1942

Jacqueline Darcy, twenty three year old of the French Resistance (third right), who forged more than three hundred identity cards

Sixteen year old Vera Mary Stone blowing glass at Prestons on West Street, Sheffield during World War Two. June 1942

Land Army Girls stooking the corn in a Cambridge field. Circa 1939

Mrs. Annie Kelly, typical of these women of steel. She is working hard boring a shaft of a submarine, and she is the wife of a crane driver in the same factory. 4th October 1944

The Auxiliary Territorial Service was the womens branch of the British Army during the Second World War. It was formed on 9 September 1938, initially as a womens voluntary service

Women munition workers parade through central Birmingham as part of War Production Worker Week. 4th September 1941

Matilda and Valentine tanks parade through central Birmingham as part of War Production Worker Week. 4th September 1941

Private Mary Lynn wielding a Churchill tank in an Ordnance Depot. 28th October 1942

Sister E. C. Cowell and Miss R. E. Donahoe of the American Field Surgical Team drinking
Sister E.C. Cowell and Miss R.E. Donahoe of the American Field Surgical Team drinking their tea after coming off night duty. 9th March 1944

N. A. A. F. I. in North Africa. Some of the girls in the E. F. I. billets
N.A.A.F.I. in North Africa. Some of the girls in the E.F.I. billets. They include:- Miss Westman of Ackworth Miss Harding of Aspatria, Cumb

Five pairs of sisters who are part of an A. T. S. company
Five pairs of sisters who are part of an A.T.S. company. Front row: Ivy and Diana Polkinghorn and Josephine Croker. Behind them are Vera and Iris Jones, Doris and Edna Hughes

A. T. S. Officers arrive in Canada. Left to right - J / C Elizabeth McHaughton
A.T.S. Officers arrive in Canada. Left to right - J/C Elizabeth McHaughton of Edinburgh, who will undertake personnel selection duties, was born in Manchuria and lived there for some years

Cheshire marshland being reclaimed by Land Girls. Here Jean Graham, Dorothy McLoughlin and Katherine Carey break for lunch. 16th March 1943

Five million Players cigarettes readied for dispatch to B. E
Five million Players cigarettes readied for dispatch to B.E.F forces during the Second World War. 19th December 1939

Women trainees at the Cheshire Agricultural College in Nantwich during Second World War. 24th January 1941

Land girl at Long Ashford (Bristol) Horticultural and Agricultural Research Station. 11th July 1944

The Womens Land Army was a British civilian organisation created during World War II so women could work in agriculture, reviving a disbanded World War One organisation

Land Army logging camp in Haltwhistle during Second World War. 9th February 1944

N. F. S. women at a course for instructors at the Regional Reserve Training Station at
N.F.S. women at a course for instructors at the Regional Reserve Training Station at Tandridge, Surrey. 14th May 1945

Conductors undergoing training for their duties with the Liverpool Corporation Passenger Transport. 4th July 1940

W. A. A. F airwomen on an R. A. F. station checking the equipment on a new boat
W.A.A.F airwomen on an R.A.F. station checking the equipment on a new boat. Circa December 1942

Under palm trees on the fringes of the Ceylon jungle, W. A. A. F
Under palm trees on the fringes of the Ceylon jungle, W.A.A.F. equipment assistants handle spare parts for a flying boat moored on the lagoon

Schoolgirls demonstrating cooking to their mothers at Orange Hill School in Burnt Oak. 10th May 1940

Three 500lb bombs covered in savings stamps purchased during Londons Wings for Victory week. Mrs Violet Eggington, Mrs. Lucy Higgins and Mrs. Ada Grosvenor help prepare the weapons for the R.A.F

Sergeant Cornish and Corporal Baker, A. T. S. workers for the Middle East Bus Service
Sergeant Cornish and Corporal Baker, A.T.S. workers for the Middle East Bus Service. 2nd January 1945

Artists painting a sign in Wardour Street during the Second World War. 20th July 1943

Young female factory workers. It is claimed that this team of girls, working at a factory where their job is the inspection of instruments on the secret list of the Admiralty

Members of the Heaton Social Service Knitting Party making garments for troops. 16th November 1939

Girls of the Womens Land Army thatching in a field. This is a sewing machine which turns out yards of thatch in a few minutes. Three girls can thatch a stack in four hours after one or two lessons

A Meteorological Assistant measuring wind speed for the R. A. F. 21st February 1941
A Meteorological Assistant measuring wind speed for the R.A.F. 21st February 1941

A W. A. A. F. meteorologist releasing a met balloon. 9th October 1941
A W.A.A.F. meteorologist releasing a met balloon. 9th October 1941

A. T. S. Wireless Operators learn Morse Code. (Picture
A.T.S. Wireless Operators learn Morse Code. (Picture) Girls receiving messages in morse code on an open air receiver. 8th December 1941

German women in Charlottenburg clearing rubble of bomb-out structures during the Second World War. 6th July 1945

In India, Ceylon, North and East Africa, the Levant, Malta, Gibraltar and U. S. A. W. R. E. N
In India, Ceylon, North and East Africa, the Levant, Malta, Gibraltar and U.S.A. W.R.E.N.S. officers and ratings are serving overseas

By 1943 over 70, 000 women had enrolled in the NFS in the United Kingdom.... During the Second World War there were nine fire boat stations. (Picture) An N.F.S

Morris Ambulance Department trainees attend to a casualty during a training exercise. 13th April 1940

Canadian Womens Auxillary Corps in London during Second World War. 13th November 1942

A barrage balloon is a large unmanned tethered kite balloon used to defend ground targets during the Second World War. (Picture)

Wireless Telegraphists in training transcribing messages in Morse code. 27th January 1942

Canadian Womens Auxillary Corps march past Buckingham Palace. 24th October 1945

The Womens Royal Naval Service was the womens branch of the United Kingdoms Royal Navy. First formed in 1917 for the First World War, it was disbanded in 1919

The Womens Auxiliary Air Force (WaF), whose members were referred to as WaFs was the female auxiliary of the Royal Air Force during World War II. (Picture) W.A.A.F

A Red Cross youth group training at Fairfield Grammar school in Bristol. Circa 1943

Two ambulance crew of the Red Army move up with a stretcher on the Soviet front line. 12th September 1941

Mary Churchill, daughter of Winston and officer of the ATS, talking to members of the Canadian Womens Army Corps from the observation platform of the train they drove to take her on a tour of Niagara

Wives of miners working in Grimethorpe colliery helping to cultivate reclaimed land. 24th April 1944

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"Women War Workers: Unyielding Strength and Resilience in the Face of Adversity" "Womens Land Army girls with a tractor, showcasing their unwavering determination on North Somerset farms. " "Jacqueline Darcy, a courageous twenty-three-year-old member of the French Resistance (third right), embodying bravery amidst chaos. " "Vera Mary Stone, a remarkable sixteen-year-old blowing glass at Prestons on West Street, proving that age is no barrier to contribution. " "Land Army Girls stooking the corn in a Cambridge field circa 1939, exemplifying their vital role in sustaining food production during wartime. " "Mrs. Annie Kelly, an epitome of women's resilience as she tirelessly bores a shaft for steel production - one of many women who became 'women of steel. '" "The Auxiliary Territorial Service: British Army's formidable women's branch during World War II; they shattered stereotypes and served with honor. " "Women munition workers parading through central Birmingham as part of War Production Worker movement - empowering symbols of industrial might. " "Matilda and Valentine tanks proudly parade through central Birmingham as part of War Production efforts - testament to women's indispensable role in defense manufacturing. " "Private Mary Lynn skillfully wielding a Churchill tank at an Ordnance Depot; her expertise showcases the immense capabilities unleashed by determined women warriors. " "Sister E. C Cowell and Miss R. E Donahoe from the American Field Surgical Team sharing camaraderie over drinks - united by their dedication to saving lives amidst war-torn landscapes. "N. A. A. F. I in North Africa; glimpses into the lives of girls residing in E. F. I billets – forging friendships while supporting troops far from home. "A. T. S Officers arrive in Canada – these brave individuals left behind comfort to serve their country, exemplifying the spirit of sacrifice and duty.