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No women involved in the Great War?



We portray GW Salvation Army and civilian workers.

Matt Howarth is your man to ask. I'm hoping so! I'll direct him this way.

Kate

Got my hopes up that it was at the castle...used to have great events up there.

K

If you're on Facebook pop me a message and I will put you in touch?

My area of knowledge is women in the Great War and WW2 so can probably help.

Kate

There are better books out there, what's your particular area of interest and I'll post some links. Women on the Warpath is rather good if you can get a 2nd hand copy? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Women-warpath-story-women-First/dp/B0000CMXCJ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1469980722&sr=8-1&keywords=Women+on+th...

Really enjoyed following your progress on Facebook!

Kate

Any spaces left?

We were suppsed to be trading elsewhere that weekend and have been let down.

K

My friend Jenn works for the Stuart Society. I think she's also involved in LH for the era too.

Not sure if she's on here? I'll send her this way.

K

Jude's group is probably the only authentic WW2 Civilian group. They're a really friendly bunch.

K

If you want some photos pop me an email.

katiespitfire@ hot mail .com

I have a lot of period sewing accoutrements.

Made me cringe too, but I think it showed the more realistic aspect of the hobby! I've seen it so many times over the years..

Too much testosterone.

Look forward to tonight's offering.

'If he talks to me like that again, I'll smack 'im one'



Made for good TV though....

Shame, have enjoyed playing there in the past in various eras.

K

I'm in a different era (1850 onwards) but I portray Salvation Army and YMCA/TocH Having been raised as a catholic, but not being a practising Christian I find it really interesting to portray these organisations and the attitude of people approaching me. Generally people want to know if I am religio...

If no joy with Della, drop me a message. I have some of this but I think it may be too thin for your needs but I do have a Dutch friend who may be able to help.

Kate

Try some of the smaller Christmas markets. We have a cracking one in Beverley with an element of 17thC, Victorian and (grr) Steampunkery.

Really busy, not too pricy to stand.

K

I have quite a few in my possession, but if you need a quick reference a nice book which covers the Great War and WW2 is 'Forces Sweethearts' http://www.amazon.co.uk/Forces-Sweethearts-Wartime-Romance-Lumley/dp/0747513392/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1413991156&sr=1-1&keywords=forces+sweethearts+j...

Are you looking for the long 'field' boots?

Kate

Oh Crikey,

well try Patrick instead at Atlas. He's a nice chap. Link here:

https://www.facebook.com/pvandervegt1?fref=ts

I've told him to check him 'other' inbox if you message him.

K

Seller on Ebay called 'Dishmop' has some good stuff but my chum in the Netherlands has some cracking stuff. Atlas packaging. (on Facebook) tell him Kate sent you!

K

Izabela at Prior Attire is making an era appropriate corset. Not seen one close up but the photos look nice.

I'm producing a pattern shortly for a mid to late GW corset for those who like to make their own.

Kate

Sadly yes, if you drop me a message on FB if you want your recruiting post shared I can put it on?

I think forums for a lot of us have had their day and we do tend to rely more on our own FB pages.

:-/

The quick answer is, there isn't one. Once upon a time there was a European one, but then they decided that anyone who did WW2 LH (even British) has questionable politics so they banned most members... So then another British one was started but I think has tech issues, so we mainly post in groups o...

They could have served in both, but highly unlikely if rotas clashed for meetings/fire watching etc.

In some small towns like mine people belonged to several defence organisations.

K

When you say Edwardian, is it for Great War events?

I keep getting ladies asking for 'big hats' like the Widow hats of 1910/1912 but they were pretty outmoded by then.

Can recommend some nice, simple patterns to work from. I make GW era hats if that's more what you're looking for.

I'm only over the bridge from you, would love to help with costume. Currently restoring our 1756 house over here

Kate

Do you mean cloth ones?

'Victorian' covers a lot of time! What sort of decade? Pinterest has some great images, http://www.pinterest.com/pin/278730664410665792/ 1904 http://www.pinterest.com/pin/558235316283816440/ 1900 http://www.pinterest.com/pin/350436414725001969/ our idea of a 'frock coat' has been watered down somewh...

The BBC are looking into the sound issues, I must admit I gave up!

I thought I was going mutton jeff...

Ooh, we'll be at Rufford too, can I come and chat to you about learning to spin? (I'll be trading in a small white tent )

K