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Framed Print : Interior of a British Restaurant, one of a number of communal restaurants during the
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Interior of a British Restaurant, one of a number of communal restaurants during the
Interior of a British Restaurant, one of a number of communal restaurants during the Second World War providing a cooked meal, with dessert and a cup of tea, for around the cost of 1s.2d. While operated on a canteen basis, meals were eaten at a table and allowed people, including war workers and those who had bombed out of their homes or might have difficulty cooking or making a packed lunch at home, a nutritious and affordable meal, which could be eaten in addition to wartime rations. Date: 1946
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Media ID 19806111
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Chairs Communal Eating Jan20 Ministry Rationing Restaurant Restaurants Tables
12"x10" Modern Frame
Step back in time with our exquisite Framed Print of "Interior of a British Restaurant" from the Media Storehouse collection. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of communal dining during the Second World War. Witness the warmth and camaraderie as people gather around a table, sharing a cooked meal, dessert, and a cup of tea, all for around 1s.2d. Add this timeless piece to your decor and bring a touch of history into your home or office.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Amidst the harsh realities of post-war rationing and the aftermath of the Second World War, the Interior of a British Restaurant offers a glimmer of hope and nourishment. This communal dining space, one of many established across the United Kingdom, provided a cooked meal, complete with dessert and a cup of tea, for around 1s.2d (approximately 6p in modern currency). Operated on a canteen basis, these restaurants offered an affordable and nutritious alternative to those who struggled to cook or make a packed lunch at home due to wartime destruction or simply the scarcity of resources. War workers and those in need were welcome to sit down and enjoy their meal at a table, surrounded by the comforting presence of fellow community members. The Ministry of Food oversaw the rationing of essential food items during this period, making the provision of these meals all the more valuable. The warm and inviting atmosphere of the Interior of a British Restaurant served as a testament to the resilience and unity of the British people during these challenging times.
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