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Growing vegetables for victory, WW1
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Growing vegetables for victory, WW1
A page from The Graphic demonstrating the wide variety of ways the British population was growing vegetables during the First World War. Top two photographs show flower beds in Finsbury Park given over to vegetable plots, the middle image shows a potato plot in front of Buckingham Palace and the bottom three show London County Council employee growing vegetables and tomatoes in a greenhouse in a London park. Date: 1917
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This photographic page from The Graphic magazine, dated 1917, offers a compelling glimpse into the British population's resilient spirit during the First World War as they embraced the "Growing Vegetables for Victory" campaign. The images illustrate the diverse ways in which people adapted to the food shortages and rationing brought about by the ongoing conflict. The top two photographs showcase the transformation of flower beds in Finsbury Park into thriving vegetable plots. The vibrant greens of the vegetables contrast sharply with the usual floral displays, demonstrating the community's commitment to food production. The middle image captures the unexpected sight of a potato plot in front of Buckingham Palace, emphasizing the widespread involvement in the war effort. The bottom three photographs reveal London County Council employees diligently tending to their vegetable and tomato crops in a greenhouse within a London park. The meticulous care and attention given to these plots underscore the importance of self-sufficiency and the collective effort to mitigate the food shortages. These evocative images serve as a poignant reminder of a time when the British people came together to support their country in the face of adversity, using their ingenuity and determination to grow their own vegetables and contribute to the war effort.
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