THE work of the “Women of Steel”, who helped keep Britain’s steelworks running during the Second World War, is to be recognised by the Government today.
Hundreds of women worked in the foundries and steel mills of South Yorkshire producing metal for the tanks, guns and planes needed to defeat Nazi Germany.
Now four veterans are to visit 10 Downing Street as representatives of more than 100 surviving Women of Steel.
Kathleen Roberts and Kit Sollitt, both 90, Dorothy Slingsby, 88, and Ruby Gascoigne, 87, all from Sheffield, will receive a special letter of thanks from veterans minister Kevan Jones.
