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A village without water at Ruyton-XI-Towns, Shropshire. Churns are placed outside each
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A village without water at Ruyton-XI-Towns, Shropshire. Churns are placed outside each
A village without water at Ruyton-XI-Towns, Shropshire. Churns are placed outside each house and are filled with ten gallons of water twice a week from a water cart. To augment their ration of churn water villagers place baths and other receptacles under drainpipes to catch water for washing and bathing. John Beegles, 74, getting water from the churn outside his house for his 74-year-old wife Alice. His next door neighbour, Mrs Betty Guyatt, 31, also takes her share. 31st August 1956
Bill Ellman
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Ruyton-XI-Towns
Shropshire
England
DM H7690
Media ID 21768451
© Mirrorpix
1956 Church Community Cottage Cottages House Neighbours Rationing Rural Shop Shropshire Village War Rations
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This print takes us back to the year 1956, capturing a poignant scene in Ruyton-XI-Towns, Shropshire. In this village without water, the daily struggle for this basic necessity is evident. Churns are placed outside each house, serving as lifelines for the villagers who rely on them to quench their thirst and meet their domestic needs. John Beegles, a resilient 74-year-old man, can be seen in the frame fetching water from the churn outside his humble abode. With unwavering determination, he ensures that his beloved wife Alice has access to this precious resource. Next door neighbor Mrs Betty Guyatt also partakes in this ritual of survival. To supplement their rationed supply of churn water, ingenious villagers have positioned baths and other containers beneath drainpipes to capture rainwater for washing and bathing purposes. This display of unity showcases how communities come together during challenging times. The image transports us back to an era when war rations still lingered in people's memories and rural areas faced unique hardships. It serves as a reminder of our ancestors' resilience and adaptability amidst adversity. Bill Ellman's skillful photography immortalizes not only the physical surroundings but also captures the spirit of these tight-knit communities facing scarcity head-on. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, let it serve as a testament to human strength and remind us never to take life's simplest pleasures for granted
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