Evelyn – A Member of the Women's Land Army

A portrait of Evelyn, a member of the Women's Land Army, photographed by George Henry Greenwood of Grimsby.

During the Second World War, thousands of women joined the Women's Land Army, leaving their homes and previous occupations to work on farms across Britain. Their contribution was vital in maintaining food production at a time when the country faced severe shortages of agricultural labour.

Women served on farms throughout Lincolnshire, including the rural communities around Grimsby, undertaking demanding work in the fields and helping to keep the nation's food supply moving.

The name Evelyn is handwritten on the reverse of the original photograph, although her surname and personal story have yet to be established.

This portrait is a reminder of the women whose hard work and commitment made such an important contribution to the wartime effort.