Then in 1917, with industrial unrest sweeping the country, the women go on strike. During World War One football was encouraged among women working in munitions factories to counter the unhealthy ...

A shortage of trained medical staff during World War One gave opportunities for women to take a wide range of crucial roles. They cared for the wounded and sick in 'rest stations', where soldiers ...

BBC Two’s The Story of Women in World War One documents the achievements of women during World War One which in turn paved the way to fairness and equality for the women of Britain’s future.

The laces made in Belgium during World War One are an important part of the lace holdings of the Division of Home and ... Members of royalty and the aristocracy were the customers for the fine laces ...