Sufficiency Collection

Dig for Victory poster - WWII
World War Two poster encouraging British civilians to dig for victory, featuring somebody doing just that

Cattle - small herd of Dexter cows and orphan lambs in small field Cotswolds UK
MAB-416 Cattle - small herd of Dexter cows and orphan lambs in small field Cotswolds UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Boys camping in the 1930s
Boys camping in the great outdoors. One secures the tent, others fetch water and firewood while two more cook up something exciting over teh camp fire. Date: 1932

The American war effort at home - WWI - the benefits of growing ones own food on a allotment, smallholding or in the garden and also the benfits of then bottling/canning fruit and veg

Vegetables growing in raised beds on community allotments - Bishops Cleeve - Cheltenham - UK
MAB-1430 Vegetables growing in raised beds on community allotments Bishops Cleeve - Cheltenham - UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Growing vegetables in raised beds on community allotments - Bishops Cleeve - Cheltenham - UK
MAB-1431 Growing vegetables in raised beds on community allotments Bishops Cleeve - Cheltenham - UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Vegetables growing on well maintained community allotment - Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham - UK
MAB-1428 Vegetables growing on well maintained community allotment Bishops Cleeve Cheltenham - UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cages with netting protecting cabbages - on community allotment - Bishops Cleeve - Cheltenham - UK
MAB-1429 Cages with netting protecting cabbages - on community allotment Bishops Cleeve - Cheltenham - UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Broadhursts hilarious sufficiency, What happened to Jones by Geo. H. Broadhurst, author of Why Smith left home, The wrong Mr. Wright, The house that Jack built, etc. Date c1900

What happened to Jones Broadhursts hilarious sufficiency : by George H. Broadhurst, author of Why Smith left home, The wrong Mr. Wright, etc. Date c1899

Hollesley Bay Labour Colony Farm, Suffolk
Part of the Hollesley Bay Labour Colony Farm, Suffolk, set up in 1906 for the unemployed of London. Each worker was given a house and a piece of land upon which to become self-sufficient

Allotments in Kendal Cumbria UK
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Digging for Victory in England during World War Two - or in this case, Forking for Victory. Self-sufficiency and growing your own vegetables was encouraged

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"Sufficiency: Nurturing Resilience and Thriving in Times of Adversity" In times of war, the Dig for Victory poster during WWII served as a powerful reminder that sufficiency was not just a concept but a vital necessity. It urged citizens to cultivate their own food, symbolizing self-reliance and resilience. Amidst the picturesque Cotswolds in the UK, a small herd of Dexter cows grazes contentedly alongside orphan lambs in a modest field. Their presence embodies sufficiency, showcasing how even with limited resources, nature provides sustenance and harmony. Traveling back centuries ago, we encounter a slave family from the Loango tribe captured within an engraving by Jules Ferrario. Despite their captivity and hardships endured, they exemplify sufficiency through unity and perseverance against all odds. Revisiting simpler times brings us to boys camping in the 1930s. In this nostalgic scene, surrounded by nature's bounty, they learn valuable lessons about resourcefulness and finding joy in simplicity - an embodiment at its core. The British Working Man or One Who Does Not Believe In Him engraving illustrates societal divisions while highlighting the importance of recognizing everyone's contribution towards achieving sufficiency for all members of society. J. M Barrie's The Admirable Crichton offers another perspective on sufficiency; it challenges social hierarchies as characters adapt to survive on an uninhabited island. This tale reminds us that true wealth lies not in material possessions but rather in our ability to rely on ourselves and each other. Digging for Victory became synonymous with wartime efforts during both World Wars when communities came together to grow their own food amidst scarcity. This collective action showcased human resilience and highlighted how they are be achieved through collaboration. Across continents during WWI, Americans rallied behind their country's war effort at home. These united endeavors demonstrated that individual actions could contribute significantly towards national sufficiency, emphasizing the power of collective determination.