Poster Print : Trench Cooking for Women
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Trench Cooking for Women
Cookery lessons in a trench dug-out - a special feature at Kings College for Women, London, as training for nurses leaving for the front. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14137057
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Catering College Cookery Cooking Learning Lessons Nurse Nurses Nursing Preparation Role Roles Trench
A3 (42 x 29.7cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our vintage Trench Cooking for Women poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes us back to 1915 when cooking lessons in a trench dug-out were a special feature at Kings College for Women in London. Preparing these practical skills was essential training for nurses heading to the front lines. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this unique and intriguing poster print. A must-have for any cookery or history enthusiast's collection."
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Estimated Product Size is 30.6cm x 42.6cm (12" x 16.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a group of determined women and girls engaged in a unique cookery lesson at Kings College for Women in London during the tumultuous year of 1915. Amidst the backdrop of World War I, these ladies are not only honing their culinary skills but also preparing themselves for the vital role they would soon play as nurses on the front lines. The setting for this unconventional training session is a trench dug-out, a stark reminder of the harsh realities of the war that lay just beyond the college walls. The women, dressed in their practical aprons and hats, focus intently on their tasks, their faces reflecting a mix of concentration and camaraderie. The girls, perhaps future nurses, observe their elders with wide-eyed curiosity, eager to learn the art of cookery that would sustain both themselves and their patients in the field. The importance of this training cannot be overstated. In the midst of the chaos and danger of the war, these women would be responsible for catering to the nutritional needs of their fellow soldiers and wounded comrades. Their ability to prepare wholesome meals under challenging conditions would not only boost morale but also contribute significantly to the overall wellbeing of the troops. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these extraordinary women, their resilience, and their commitment to serving their country during a time of great need. It is a poignant reminder of the myriad roles women played during the war and the invaluable impact they had on the outcome of the conflict.
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