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Canteen Collection

"Canteen: A Journey Through Time and Service" From the dusty battlefields of the Civil War to the bustling streets of London during World War II

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Canteen Collection: Buffalo soldier drinking from his canteen
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Canteen Collection: CIVIL WAR: UNION SOLDIER. A volunteer Union soldier with a rifle and bayonet. Photograph, c1862
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Canteen Collection: An oil painting of Prince Philip - an old boy of the school - looks down on the dining
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Canteen Collection: Firefighters outside a canteen van, Battersea, London
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Canteen Collection: Tea break for firefighters, London, WW2
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Canteen Collection: Nancy Lancaster and David Niven
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Canteen Collection: Firefighters outside mobile kitchen, WW2
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Canteen Collection: Firefighters outside mobile kitchen, WW2
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Canteen Collection: LFB firefighters taking a tea break
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Canteen Collection: Ground floor of new mess hall at Rubery Hill Hospital, Birmingham, 25th April 1957
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Canteen Collection: Trainee Chefs 1930S
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Canteen Collection: Mobile Canteens
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Canteen Collection: Eating with Chopsticks
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Canteen Collection: Coryton Refinery cafeteria JLP01_067_26
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Canteen Collection: Lettre G Generosite - Gendarme Grue Guepe Godets Giroflee Gourde Grenouille - Gravure in 'Alphabet
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Canteen Collection: Ceiling of the refectory, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
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Canteen Collection: Cantiniere
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Canteen Collection: Ceramics from the refectory, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
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Canteen Collection: The refectory, pavilion 6, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
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Canteen Collection: The refectory, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
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Canteen Collection: Chandelier in the refectory, Pere Mata Institute, Reus, 1897-1912 (photo)
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Canteen Collection: Vivandiere
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Canteen Collection: Squadron of scouts in front of a Canadian tent
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Canteen Collection: Fighting against the Boers in Weppener, South Africa. Stereoscopic photography
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Canteen Collection: The French painters Gustave Boulanger and Thophile Poilpot in uniform; carte de visite
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Canteen Collection: Mountain climbers in high mountain snow
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Canteen Collection: Full-length portrait of a soldier in field uniform; he has a back pack
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Canteen Collection: 'Bianchi' road-racing bicycle from circa 1930, with Vittoria 'Margherita' gears
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Canteen Collection: Two miners on a work break
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Canteen Collection: Male portrait with water bag, Egypt
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Canteen Collection: WW2 - Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) Firemen, including (top right
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Canteen Collection: Women workers at Cadbury factory, Bournville, Birmingham
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Canteen Collection: Mobile Canteen during World War Two. Liverpool, Merseyside
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Canteen Collection: One of the most up to date mobile canteens in the country
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Canteen Collection: The cast of Coronation Street on set. Margot Bryant in the canteen
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Canteen Collection: ICI, Billingham, healthy eating campaign, a week when the workforce has the choice of low
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Canteen Collection: Staff at Cardinal Wiseman School, Coventry, raise their glasses to the kitchen supervisor
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Canteen Collection: Interior of workmens canteen at North Eastern marine Engineering Co. at Wallsend
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Canteen Collection: Interior view of the Norris Green British Restaurant, Liverpool during the Second World War
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Canteen Collection: Soldiers in mess hall of army barracks, South Africa
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Canteen Collection: A canteen, 1932
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Canteen Collection: Canteen piece, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
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Canteen Collection: Vegetables JLP01_09_740159a
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Canteen Collection: office office party CANTEEN LAING SPIRIT CHILDHOOD
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Canteen Collection: Conga anyone JLP01_09_842213
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Canteen Collection: Party JP01_09_832968
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Canteen Collection: Site canteen JLP01_08_083797a
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Canteen Collection: Site canteen JLP01_08_083796


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"Canteen: A Journey Through Time and Service" From the dusty battlefields of the Civil War to the bustling streets of London during World War II, the canteen has been a symbol of respite and nourishment for those in service. In an iconic photograph, a Buffalo soldier quenches his thirst from his canteen, finding solace amidst chaos. The image captures the resilience and determination that defined Union soldiers during this tumultuous period. Fast forward to World War I, where Miss Flora Petersen selflessly served as a canteen-worker. Her dedication provided comfort to weary soldiers far from home, offering them a taste of familiarity amid the horrors of war. A captivating oil painting depicting Prince Philip overlooks a dining hall - an homage to his time spent at school. This regal presence reminds us that even royalty appreciates the simple pleasure found within these humble walls. Firefighters outside their trusty canteen van in Battersea showcase camaraderie while fueling up for their heroic endeavors. These brave individuals relied on this mobile kitchen not only for sustenance but also as a gathering place where stories were shared and bonds were forged. During World War II, firefighters took much-needed tea breaks outside their mobile kitchens - moments of respite amidst destruction. Nancy Lancaster and David Niven are captured in another snapshot enjoying refreshments together; proof that even amidst turmoil, connections can be formed over shared meals. The legacy continues with LFB firefighters taking well-deserved tea breaks throughout history - brief respites from battling flames while fostering unity among comrades. Trainee chefs in the 1930s hone their culinary skills within canteens' bustling kitchens - preparing themselves for future gastronomic adventures yet to come. Finally, we witness progress as Rubery Hill Hospital's new mess hall opens its doors in 1957. Ground floor filled with anticipation as patients eagerly await delicious meals prepared with care.