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In response to a shortage of ammunition, many local industries were converted for the production of armaments. The Briton Ferry Engineering Works were the first to begin production of shells in south Wales. The biggest munitions factory in south Wales was at Pembrey, Carmarthenshire. In north Wales government-controlled factories were established at Caernarfon, Porthmadog and Wrexham. Due to a shortage of men, many factories employed women on the workforce. These prints record the vital contribution made by women as part of the war effort. When more men were required for fighting in 1915, there was a call to women to ‘do their bit’. By taking on jobs in areas traditionally reserved for men the female workforce raised levels of production both in factories and in fields.
This work forms part of the portfolio ‘The Great War: Britain’s Efforts and Ideals’, a series of 66 lithographic prints commissioned by the Ministry of Information in 1917. The series provides a broad and fascinating representation of Britain’s war objectives, military activities and effort on the Home Front.
Title
On Munitions: Dangerous Work (Packing TNT)
Date
1917
Medium
lithograph on paper
Measurements
H 50.6 x W 40.1 cm
Accession number
NMW A 13210
Acquisition method
gift from H. M. Ministry of Information, 1919
Work type
National Museum Cardiff
Cathays Park, Cardiff (Caerdydd) CF10 3NP Wales
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