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Members of the First World War Womens Land Army and local dignitaries, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. Friday 11th May 1917
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Members of the First World War Womens Land Army and local dignitaries, Tregavethan Farm, Truro, Cornwall. Friday 11th May 1917
Nine members of the Womens Land Army standing on the lawn listening to Viscountess Falmouth during an official visit at Tregavethan Farm, a Womens Land Army training centre. Also included are Lady Ingeborg Molesworth-St Aubyn, Miss Henderson, Mr W. Hawk, and Mr F.H. Hoskin (or Mr E.H. Hosken). Mr Hawk was chairman of the Cornwall Agricultural Committee. Mr and Mrs Alfred Martin, owners of Tregavethan, are also in the picture together with Tregavethans matron Mrs Young. The photograph was published in the West Briton on 17th May 1917 with the caption " Womens Farm Work - Tregavethan, near Truro, the farm occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Martin, has been made one of the training centres for women workers under the National Service Scheme, and there is no doubt that under the instruction of Mr. and Mrs. Martin the nine girls at Tregavethan are becoming keenly interested in their work. They are nine bright, healthy looking girls - a medical test has to be passed before they undertaken their work - and life in the open air is certainly proving beneficial to them. Their dress is very serviceable; a light khaki coloured coat falls loosely over breeches made of hard wearing material, and their high top boots with hobnails are eminently suitable." Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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TRURI : 1972.2.78
Media ID 18316639
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Step back in time to May 11th, 1917, and join us at Tregavethan Farm in Truro, Cornwall, where a special gathering took place. Nine members of the Women's Land Army are standing proudly on the lawn, listening intently to Viscountess Falmouth during an official visit to this training centre. Accompanying her are local dignitaries including Lady Ingeborg Molesworth-St Aubyn, Miss Henderson, Mr W. Hawk (chairman of the Cornwall Agricultural Committee), and Mr F.H. Hoskin (or E.H. Hosken). The owners of Tregavethan Farm, Mr and Mrs Alfred Martin, are also present alongside Matron Mrs Young.
This photograph captures a moment of camaraderie and dedication as these women worked together to support the war effort during World War I. As part of the National Service Scheme, they were trained at Tregavethan Farm under the guidance of Mr and Mrs Martin to take on vital agricultural work in their community.
Notice their practical yet stylish attire - khaki coats over breeches made from hard-wearing material and high-top boots with hobnails - designed for comfort and functionality while working outdoors. This image not only showcases their determination but also highlights the important role women played in maintaining food production during wartime.
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