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Plymouths team of women navvies completing their Blitz-time ambition - worked side
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Plymouths team of women navvies completing their Blitz-time ambition - worked side
Plymouths team of women navvies completing their Blitz-time ambition - worked side by side with men before, but this time, with one of their team of six acting as supervisor, they ve brought the house down, unaided. They love the work and will continue as an all-women gang in future, August 1947
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
Media ID 21397794
© Mirrorpix
1947 Construction Employment Ladders Occupations War Effort
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to August 1947 in Plymouth, where a team of women navvies is seen proudly completing their Blitz-time ambition. These remarkable women worked tirelessly side by side with men during the war, but this time they have brought the house down unaided. With one of their team members acting as supervisor, these determined women have shattered stereotypes and proven that they are more than capable of taking on any task thrown their way. The joy and satisfaction radiating from their faces is palpable - they love the work and will continue as an all-women gang in the future. This image captures a pivotal moment in history when women's roles were shifting dramatically due to the demands of World War Two. It showcases not only their strength and resilience but also highlights how vital they were to the war effort. The sight of ladders, construction tools, and hard hats symbolizes not just physical labor but also empowerment and breaking barriers. These brave women paved the way for future generations by proving that gender should never be a limitation when it comes to employment or pursuing one's ambitions. This extraordinary photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the incredible contributions made by women during times of crisis and demonstrates that determination knows no boundaries.
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