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Workshop, Hampton's Munitions Works, Lambeth, London, 1914-1918. Workers at Hamptons furniture factory used the expertise in fabrics to make supplies for the military during World War I. These women appear to be sewing lengths of webbing together, most of which will find its way to the front line. (Photo by English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images)

Workshop, Hampton's Munitions Works, Lambeth, London, 1914-1918. Workers at Hamptons furniture factory used the expertise in fabrics to make supplies for the military during World War I. These women appear to be sewing lengths of webbing together, most of which will find its way to the front line. (Photo by English Heritage/Heritage Images/Getty Images)