Published in June of 1945 (end of WW2), this “The Land Girl” is No. 3 Volume 6. It’s the official magazine of the WLA (Women’s Land Army) and was first published in 1940. It was published bi-monthly and was distributed to WLA members across Britain. It’s main purpose was to foster a sense of community and morale among women who were often stationed far from home, but it also gave the WLA and it’s members updates of news and policy. Additionally, it gave advice on farming techniques and provided some light entertainment too with articles, business adverts, printed photographs, personal adverts and also, news from various counties around the country. Quite a lot for such a physically small magazine (5.5 x 8.5 inches).

This one here has a fold down the middle (top to bottom) though, it’s not too deep. There’s a small stain on the front cover, and the staples holding it all together have tarnished BUT, they are still there. No pages have been ripped out, no pages have been dog-eared, written on, marked or torn. It’s clearly dated on the front cover and is a lovely piece that helps to cover an all to often looked over part of WW2; the WLA.