WW2 Land Girl: Daphne Mary Banks (née Webb)
In the course of my work, I read many farming magazines. How different is the farming scene from that I faced in 1939 when I joined the newly-formed Women’s Land Army. The recruiting office...
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WW2 Land Girl: Betty McCarthy (née Parker)
General Information First Name(s): Betty Louise Unmarried Surname: Parker Married Surname: McCarthy Date of Birth: 26/5/1920 Place of Birth: Leyton Date Joined WLA: 31st August 1942-18th January 1946. Pre-war occupation: Cardboard box maker WLA number: 92048 Family’s reaction to...
February: Land Girls and Lumber Jills in the snow
Thank you to all those that have shared photos for the monthly collages. We look forward to sharing them throughout the year. This month focuses on the snow, just one of many weathers which...
WW2 Photos: Joan Staines working in Hampshire
Many thanks to Eric Gaffney who has shared photos of his mother Joan Staines, from Southampton. These were taken some time in 1944 I believe and our mum was based at Redenham House near Chute...
WW2 Photo: Iris Mears nee Brunswick (based in Kingsclere)
Hi, here’s a photo I found of my grandmothers. It’s Second World War Land Army. It’s a copy so not very clear but hopefully it will jog a few memories. My grandmother is Iris...
WW1 Recruitment Rally, Andover, Hampshire 1916/17
If you have any information on this rally, please do get in touch at info@womenslandarmy.co.uk.