THE Second World War was in full swing by 1941.

But while the Allies were fighting the Germans and the home front was constantly facing the spectre of invasion, there was another side to life that was less well known.

After all, day-to-day life had to go on – and there was still time for rest and play. The outlook was that Hitler should not stop Britain carrying on as normal, despite some distressing scenes across Sussex during the war as bombs fell.

One of the main things was making sure the nation didn’t starve. The Women’s Land Army was a key part of that. Women were called up to work the fields and carry out the agricultural tasks previously the preserve of men who had been sent to war.

So who are the Land Girls, as they were known, pictured here? Can anyone put a finger on where they are?

Not all men were called up to battle – those too old were still able to put themselves to use, as shown here by those getting in the hay (not to mention forming the Home Guard).

It wasn’t all work, though.

Who are these two men enjoying a spot of cricket? And which cricket pavilion have they emerged from in one of the pictures?

Youngsters, though often evacuated away from the cities, by no means kept themselves to themselves. Do you recognise any of these boys on a fishing expedition?

And who are these older people and why are they gathered? They look to have quite opulent surroundings, given the state of the nation.

They wouldn’t look out of place in this grand old building in Portland Road, Hove – but for the fact our archives indicate it was a convalescent home for those with Alzheimer’s.

It may even have been linked with the police so if you know more about it we would be interested to hear from you.

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