Photograph, c1914 - 1918

Historical information

The image was taken of Women's Auxiliary group gathered on the lawns of Rupertswood Mansion some time between 1914 and 1918. The women's group organised various events to aid the war effort and were often invited to the mansion.

Significance

During war time many community groups were formed to raise funds which supported the war effort in a variety of ways.

Physical description

A non-digital copy of an old sepia photograph of a group of women sitting on the lawn outside a large mansion. An early car is parked on the pathway to the left of the image and the driver is standing next to it.

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