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Fine Art Print : Scene inside a British Restaurant, one of a number of communal restaurants during
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Scene inside a British Restaurant, one of a number of communal restaurants during
Scene inside a British Restaurant, one of a number of communal restaurants during the Second World War providing a cooked meal, with dessert and a cup of tea, for around the cost of 1s.2d. While operated on a canteen basis, meals were eaten at a table and allowed people, including war workers and those who had bombed out of their homes or might have difficulty cooking or making a packed lunch at home, a nutritious and affordable meal, which could be eaten in addition to wartime rations. Restaurants were often run by volunteer organisations such as the W.V.R and were housed in a variety of buildings, including temporary structures such as this Nissen style hut. Date: 1946
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Eating Jan20 Ministry Mural Murals Nissen Nutrition Rationing Restaurant Restaurants
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this evocative scene inside a British Restaurant during the Second World War. Witness the warmth and camaraderie as diners gather around communal tables, enjoying a cooked meal, dessert, and a cup of tea for just 1s.2d. This precious snapshot of history, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors alike. Bring a piece of the past into your home and relive the spirit of unity and resilience that defined a generation.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.1cm x 40.6cm (19.7" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Amidst the harsh realities of post-war Britain, the simple pleasure of sharing a hot, nutritious meal with others brought a sense of community and comfort. This evocative photograph captures the interior of a British Restaurant, one of many communal dining establishments that emerged during the Second World War. Located in a Nissen hut, a temporary corrugated steel structure, this restaurant offered a cooked meal, complete with dessert and a cup of tea, for around 1s.2d - an affordable luxury for many war workers, evacuees, and those who had lost their homes or struggled to prepare meals due to rationing and food shortages. The warm, inviting atmosphere is further enhanced by the colorful murals adorning the walls, adding a touch of cheer to the otherwise spartan surroundings. Women, dressed in their best, sit at long communal tables, engaged in animated conversation, as they enjoy their meals. The Ministry of Food played a crucial role in ensuring the provision of adequate nutrition during this period, and these restaurants were an essential part of their efforts. Despite the challenges of the time, the shared experience of breaking bread together offered a brief respite from the hardships of war-torn Britain.
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