These heart-rending scenes greeted rescuers at the entrance of an East London Tube station one desperate, rain-swept night in March 1943. Among them was Dr Joan Martin, whose heroism reveals a forgotten truth about women’s roles during the Second World War. During the Depression, everyone was in the same boat, you see.”Sadly, Dr Joan is no longer alive to see the publication of the book celebrating her extraordinary life. After the war, Joan became a doctor dedicated to serving those who needed her care most. “How is society organising itself to help weaker members?” The wartime doctor also held strong views on modern women.

Source: Daily Mirror February 08, 2019 19:40 UTC