<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>This paper centres on a play directed by Sonia Ritter and produced by the Lions part that portrays an extraordinary event in Britain’s recent history - the Women’s Land Army of World War II. It is based on real evidence given in hundreds of letters and interviews with former Land Girls. The anecdotes of their shared experience and strenuous work are presented by a female quartet - Margie, Peggy, Poppy and Vera <bold>- </bold>in a sparkling, captivating and emotional way.</p></abstract>

This paper centres on a play directed by Sonia Ritter and produced by the Lions part that portrays an extraordinary event in Britain’s recent history - the Women’s Land Army of World War II. It is based on real evidence given in hundreds of letters and interviews with former Land Girls. The anecdotes of their shared experience and strenuous work are presented by a female quartet - Margie, Peggy, Poppy and Vera - in a sparkling, captivating and emotional way.

Lilies on the Land – The Forgotten Women’s Land Army of World War II – A Documentary Play

University of Malaga, 29071 Málaga, Spain

Gender Studies

This paper centres on a play directed by Sonia Ritter and produced by the Lions part that portrays an extraordinary event in Britain’s recent history - the...

Lilies on the Land – The Forgotten Women’s Land Army of World War II – A Documentary Play

Published Online: Feb 08, 2013

Page range: 193 - 204

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10320-012-0039-0

Keywords
agricultural labour, historical testimony, Lions part, Women’s Land Army, World War II

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Lilies on the Land – The Forgotten Women’s Land Army of World War II – A Documentary Play

Published Online: Feb 08, 2013

Page range: 193 - 204

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10320-012-0039-0

Keywordsagricultural labour, historical testimony, Lions part, Women’s Land Army, World War II

This content is open access.

Keywords
agricultural labour, historical testimony, Lions part, Women’s Land Army, World War II