Land Girls' Tug of War

There aren't many photos of the house in its Land Army days, but one that does survive is of a tug of war. The staff decided to re-create it, and the residents formed a spectators gallery on the terrace, making helpful comments like
 'Can I have a cup of tea now?' and 'Is this supposed to be entertainment?'

 

 Put your backs into it girls!

 On the second leg, some rather underhand tactics by the opposition left the victors sprawling on the ground.

Although the more well-known land girl uniform was the one with corduroy breeches seen in the recruitment posters, the girls at Sharnbrook wore dungarees.

 

 

Our land girl taking a break from digging for victory.