The English Garden – September 2019

With men fighting overseas, the workforce of the Women’s Land

Army fought the battle at home, working in agriculture and

horticulture to keep the country fed during its darkest hours

They Fought

IN THE FIELDS

The Women’s Land

Army was re-established

during World War II, with

women coming from

towns and cities to help

in the countryside.

SEPTEMBER 2019 THE ENGLISH GARDEN 101

WOMEN’S LAND ARMY

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