[4] During World War II Reckitt undertook relief work in the Whitechapel area of London and also assisted with the evacuation of children from the city to Golsoncott.

[3][1] From 1970 to 1975 Reckitt studied welding and was taught how to work with wrought iron by Harry and Jim Horrobin, at the Roadwater Smithy in Somerset.

[6] Among the most notable pieces from this period is her Jacob Wrestling with the Angel in wrought iron and aluminium which is in St Bartholomew's Church in Rodhuish.

[7] In 2001 a retrospective touring exhibition was mounted by the Somerset County Museums Service which was accompanied by the book Rachel Reckitt: where everything that meets the eye.

[6] A private exhibition of her studio works was held at Crowcombe Church House in 2011 which featured her metalwork and later associated paintings and drawings.