Martha Lamb

Played by Freya Parker

Fact title	Fact data
Date of birth	23 June 1891
Place of birth	Tynemouth
Age at outbreak of WW1	23
Occupation	Munitions Worker
Address	Upper Queen Street, North Shields

Martha is the tenacious, though pragmatic, union rep in shell-filling sheds at Marshalls Factory in North Shields. A beautiful singer, she has a harmonious relationship with her co-workers, vocalising their concerns about long hours and poor conditions to a predominantly patronising management.

As a munitionette engaged in vital war work, Martha is not permitted to leave her nationally-important, though dangerous, job; her energies are instead directed into the women’s football team, coached by Kenny. Emerging as a star striker, Martha is cheered on by adoring Edie.

Previously played by Chelsea Halfpenny