Wrens Collection

WW2 recruitment poster, Join the Wrens (Womens Royal Naval Service) and free a man for the Fleet. Printed for HMSO. Date: circa 1940

Wren Singing Cleveland, England. UK
ROY-45 Wren - Singing Cleveland, England. UK Troglodytes troglodytes Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wren - adult feeding offspring at nest
USH-910 WREN - Adult feeding offspring at nest Troglodytes troglodytes Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Splendid Fairy-wren - A male in Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-4608 Splendid Fairy-wren A male in Olive Pink Botanic Gardens, Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. Malurus splendens Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Superb FairyWren Male Melbourne Botanic Gardens, Vic, Australia
DH-3002 Superb Fairy Wren - Male Melbourne Botanic Gardens, Vic, Australia Malurus cyaneus cyanochlamys Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Womens uniforms and badges, WW2
Badges and uniforms of women serving in the Second World War, including WRENS, ATS and WaF. Date: 1940

Superb Fairy Male Wren
Colourful adult male sits on a dead tree branch with a bee in its bill - Wilson's Promontory National Park, Victoria, Australia

Splendid Fairy-wren - male near Ti Tree, Northern Territory, Australia
DH-4663 Splendid Fairy-wren - male near Ti Tree Northern Territory, Australia. Malurus splendens Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wrens in the First World War Victory March
Wrens, led by Dame Catherine Furse: a detachment of the Womens Royal Naval Service, taking part in the Victory March on 19th July 1919 in London following the end of World War One

Picture No. 11067664
Shetland Wren with food prey in beak. Shetland Islands, UK. Date:

Wren - Single adult bird with ring on leg. England, UK
DK-232 Wren - Single adult bird with ring on leg England, UK Troglodytes troglodytes David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Marsh Wren - in CT marsh, May
JZ-2926 Marsh Wren in CT marsh, May, USA Cistothorus palustris Jim Zipp Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wrens pictured as they join the HMS Brilliant for war duty. 8th October 1990

Parachute packers of the W. R. N. S. testing a parachute at a British Naval Air Station
Parachute packers of the W.R.N.S. testing a parachute at a British Naval Air Station. November 1943

WRENS (The Womens Royal Naval Service) in Egypt. The WRENS are establishing themselves in Egypt, taking over from existing Navy personal. The WRENS are reaching out more into the community too

The Bunnies spot the wrens nest Date: 1924

The Bunnies climb the tree to see the wrens nest Date: 1924

Wren, Goldcrest, Firecrest Date: circa 1910s

Wartime advert for Dolcis shoes, featuring an image of women serving in the Women's Royal Naval Service. Date: 1943

Built in 1670 Wren's Temple Bar was removed from the east end of the Strand in 1878, when the thoroughfare was widen and was put at one of the entrances to Theobalds Park, Waltham Cross

1918 WRNS Garage Charing Cross
SEPTEMBER 01: A member of the Women's Royal Naval Service refuels a car during her driver training at the WRNS Garage in Charing Cross during the WRNS Garage Charing Cross on September 01, 1918

Cuckoo killing Golden-crested Wrens (engraving)
2788534 Cuckoo killing Golden-crested Wrens (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuckoo killing Golden-crested Wrens)

Young wood wrens (photo)
6021113 Young wood wrens (photo) by Kearton, Richard (1862-1928) & Cherry (1871-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young wood wrens)

The Wrens Refuge (engraving)
7188231 The Wrens Refuge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wrens Refuge. Illustration for Home Words (1885).); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Roitelet; Wren; Zaunkonig (engraving)
7197412 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Roitelet; Wren; Zaunkonig (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roitelet; Wren; Zaunkonig)

City Churches by Wren, now destroyed (engraving)
7164034 City Churches by Wren, now destroyed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: City Churches by Wren, now destroyed)

P2A9841
Wren - male singing in springtime, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Wrens Custom House, London (litho)
2962666 Wrens Custom House, London (litho) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: The Custom House)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - You Know what men are
The Caption is You know what men are. In previous wars men generally had the desirable uniforms but in WW2 the ladies had uniforms too and that of the WRENS was particularly attractive

Members of the various British womens war services, World War II, 1939-1945 (photo)
6015202 Members of the various British womens war services, World War II, 1939-1945 (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peace Day Celebrations - Womens Royal Naval Service WWI
Members of Womens Royal Naval Service, know as the Wrens, with one of their officers, formed in 1917 for the First World War

Sir Christopher Wrens First Design For St Pauls Cathedral
Sir Christopher Wren, first design of the famous St Pauls Cathedral in London, Wren wrestled with the design of the famous St Pauls dome even as it was being built

Pamela Drew, Lady Rathdonnell
Pamela Drew (1910-1989). The daughter of a Lancashire cotton printer, she studied art in London before marrying an Irish peer, Lord Rathdonnell in 1937

Sir Christopher Wrens original design to go at the summit of Monument to the Great Fire of London

Robins and Wrens: Winter breakfast, Postcard (colour litho)
3502199 Robins and Wrens: Winter breakfast, Postcard (colour litho) by Bright, Harry (fl.1867-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postcard); English, out of copyright

Women workers in the R. N. Air Service, 1914-19 (b / w photo)
STC359565 Women workers in the R.N. Air Service, 1914-19 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Passeres, Wrens, Wagtails (colour litho)
6016768 Passeres, Wrens, Wagtails (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Passeres, Wrens, Wagtails)

The first Wrens to be trained as Balloon operatives have just completed their course. Besides learning how to operate balloons they underwent a course of instruction in their care and maintenance

These two Service sisters met in Delhi, India during the Second World War. Third Officer " Bunny" Grist of the WRNS has served two and a half years overseas in South Africa

Women Royal Navy Service training at the rifle range during the Second World War. A group of Wrens taking aim during shooting practice. December 1940

Wrens working at a naval operational centre deep underground, sending and receiving morse code. May 1944

Navy W. R. N.s in flying kit. June 1942
Navy W.R.N.S in flying kit. June 1942

A typical Wren. January 1943

Second Officer H. E. Archdale, better known as Betty Archdale
Second Officer H.E. Archdale, better known as Betty Archdale, who is in charge of the party of Wrens serving in Singapore

W. R. N. S. riveting a submarine web in a Scottish port. May 1943
W.R.N.S. riveting a submarine web in a Scottish port. May 1943

The Royal Navy is now establishing permanent bases along the Normandy coast. Wherever there are Naval shore establishments there are Wrens and these are the vanguard of many more to follow

Naval Cadets seen here in Coventry City Centre advertising the RNAS Bramcote Navy Day Air Display. Circa June 1954

Naval Cadets seen here in Coventry City Centre advertising the RNAS Bramcote Navy Day Air Display. West Midlands, formerly Warwickshire, Circa June 1954

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Wrens, these tiny birds with big voices, are found in various parts of the world, from Cleveland, England to Alice Springs, Australia. In Cleveland, England's Wren Singing competition showcases the melodious tunes of these feathered performers. Meanwhile, in their nests across different continents, adult wrens diligently feed their offspring and ensure their survival. During World War II, the iconic recruitment poster urging women to "Join the Wrens" became a symbol of female empowerment and contribution to the war effort. Women donned uniforms and badges as they took on vital roles within this branch of service. In Australia's Olive Pink Botanic Gardens and Melbourne Botanic Gardens, stunning male Splendid Fairy-wrens captivate visitors with their vibrant plumage. These Superb Fairywren males proudly display their colorful feathers as they flit through nature's canvas. The historical significance extends beyond wars and gardens; they also played a role in victory marches during World War I. Picture No. 11067664 captures this momentous occasion where wrens marched alongside soldiers celebrating triumph over adversity. Not limited to one species or location alone, wrens continue to enchant observers worldwide. A single adult bird adorned with a leg ring catches attention in England while a Marsh Wren finds solace amidst Connecticut marshes during May. These captivating creatures remind us that beauty can be found even in the smallest packages. Whether it is through song or striking appearances, wrens leave an indelible mark on our hearts and minds wherever we encounter them.