For our true love we’re on our knees and our true love will always be Berlin. “Trümmerfrauen” did sing that song. They were the woman who helped to clear away the rubble after the second World War. Anni Mittelstädt, was one of over 40,000. After 1945 Berlin lay in ruins. Tons of debris had to be removed by hand, mostly by women. Anni Mittelstädt worked six days a week in all weathers for seven years. In return, she received meal vouchers for herself and her little son. That saved them from starving to death. But for Anni Mittelstädt, her work was also a labour of love. She said: "For my Berlin, I’ve lived, loved and suffered. And I’ve gladly worked for it.“ The women bonded while working in the rubble. They shared a feeling of camaraderie based on their experience. Anni Mittelstädt founded the Club for Berlins “Trümmerfrauen” in 1965. It offered a place to meet and honour the achievements of the women who worked for Berlin. Until her death in 1987, Anni was the heart and soul of the club.