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Vera Lynn shredding her fan mail for the war effort
Vera Lynn, actress and radio star, Sweetheart of the Forces letting a shredding machine eat up her fan mail to aid munition-making in 1942. Date: 1942
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Bring a piece of history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring Vera Lynn, the iconic "Sweetheart of the Forces." In this captivating image from 1942, Vera Lynn is seen shredding her fan mail to support the war effort. This unique mug showcases an inspiring moment from the past, allowing you to start your day with a dose of nostalgia and motivation. Crafted with high-quality materials, our Photo Mug is both dishwasher and microwave safe, ensuring durability and convenience. Perfect for tea, coffee, or hot chocolate, this mug makes a thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone who appreciates a touch of inspiration in their daily life. Order yours today and relive the past, one sip at a time.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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In this poignant image from 1942, Vera Lynn, the beloved English actress and radio star, known as the "Sweetheart of the Forces," is seen feeding her copious fan mail into a shredding machine. Amidst the chaos and hardships of World War II, Vera, with a determined expression on her face, made a significant contribution to the war effort by recycling her mountainous pile of fan letters into much-needed paper for munition production. During the war, Vera Lynn's morale-boosting performances and recordings brought comfort and hope to British troops and civilians alike. Her popularity was such that she received an overwhelming amount of fan mail, which would usually pile up in her London flat. In order to help the war effort, she decided to recycle her correspondence, symbolizing the spirit of making sacrifices for the greater good. This powerful photograph encapsulates the resilience, selflessness, and unity that defined the British people during World War II. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by individuals, like Vera Lynn, who went above and beyond to support the war effort and keep morale high during challenging times.
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