The 1915 National Registration Act provided for the establishment of a register of every civilian in the country between the ages of 15 and 65. The objective was to deal with the labour crisis that arose because so many volunteers had joined the Forces that essential industries were left without key workers. The register was further intended to assist in efficient deployment of labour as the government imposed more controls on the workforce, and the forms listed any alternative trades for each individual, whether current or not. The register was also used when conscription was introduced in 1916. For women, “household duties” was a common entry in the occupation field, signifying their role at home, often as homemakers and caregivers.
This registration card was allocated to Florence Sellers of 80 Water End, Woodston (now Wharf Road).
