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Members of the First World War Womens Land Army at Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. April-May 1917
Filename: TRURI-1972-2-56.tiff
Size: 8506 x 6207 (53MB)
Date: 24th April 2017
Source: Royal Cornwall Museum
County: Cornwall
Location Name: 50.2801, -5.1247
© From the collection of the RIC
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Members of the First World War Womens Land Army at Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. April-May 1917
Nine members of the Womens Land Army in working dress: possibly the first recruits that were trained at Tregavethan Farm, a Womens Land Army Training Centre. The names of the women are as follows: left to right, possibly Ms. Vera Dunfrane, Ms. Northey, Ms. Trejeweth, Ms. Nora Lock, Ms. I. Crowther, Ms. Dorothy Phyllis Martin, Ms. Brown, unknown, Mrs. Ford. The womens uniform consists of boots, gaiters, felt hats and pale fabric overalls. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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TRURI : 1972.2.56
Media ID 13495515
© From the collection of the RIC
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Royal Cornwall Museum takes us back to the year 1917, during the First World War. It showcases a group of courageous women who were part of the Women's Land Army, stationed at Tregavethan Farm in Truro, Cornwall. These nine remarkable ladies are dressed in their working attire, possibly being among the first recruits trained at this very farm. While their names may have faded with time, their contribution and dedication remain etched in history. From left to right, we see Ms. Vera Dunfrane, Ms. Northey, Ms. Trejeweth, Ms. Nora Lock, Ms. I. Crowther, Ms. Dorothy Phyllis Martin, Ms. Brown - followed by an unknown woman - and finally Mrs. Ford. The women don boots and gaiters for protection as they work tirelessly on the land during these challenging times of war effort support. Their felt hats provide shade from the sun while pale fabric overalls shield them from dirt and grime. Photographed by Arthur William Jordan with great skill and precision captures not only their physical appearance but also hints at their strength and resilience amidst adversity. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the vital role played by women during World War I; it symbolizes empowerment breaking through traditional gender roles as these brave individuals step forward to support their country when it needed them most.
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