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HM Bateman evacuees cartoon
Lady Biggleswades evacuees object to game on alternate day as being monotonous. An upper class family are dismayed to discover complaints about the meals from their temporary guests during the Second World War. Date: 1939
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This print by HM Bateman, titled "Lady Biggleswade's Evacuees," humorously portrays the clash of cultures between the upper class and working class during the evacuation period of the Second World War in Britain. The image depicts an aristocratic family, residing in a stately home, who have taken in evacuees from Lady Biggleswade, a working-class area. In the foreground, a young evacuee boy and girl are seen protesting against a monotonous game, while in the background, the upper-class family members are dismayed to hear complaints about the meals provided. The contrast between the two social classes is highlighted through their differing perspectives and expectations. The evacuees, accustomed to meager rations and simple pleasures, find the game repetitive, while the aristocratic family, used to a life of privilege, are taken aback by the criticism of their humble offerings. Bateman's use of humor and satire effectively captures the tensions and challenges of wartime evacuation and the divisions that existed within British society during this period.
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