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Women queuing for ration books, WW2
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Women queuing for ration books, WW2
Women queuing outside a Food Office for ration books at the beginning of the Second World War.
1939
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Media ID 23358796
© The John Barrett Collection / Mary Evans
Adult Adults Beginning Office Official Patience Patient Pram Prams Queue Queuing Ration Rationing Waiting
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a scene of women patiently queuing outside a Food Office in the early days of the Second World War, 1939. The women, some with prams and young children in tow, wait in line for their ration books, a necessary document for accessing essential food supplies during wartime rationing. The official door to the office is seen slightly ajar, suggesting that the women's turn is soon to come. The tree in the background adds a touch of nature to the otherwise stark urban scene, providing a reminder of the beauty and resilience that persisted even in the midst of war. The 1930s, a decade marked by economic hardship and political instability, saw the beginning of this new and uncertain chapter in world history. The image encapsulates the spirit of endurance and determination that characterized the lives of women during this period, as they adapted to the challenges of wartime and continued to provide for their families. This poignant photograph, from The John Barrett Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the resilience and resourcefulness of those who lived through the hardships of the Second World War.
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