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Wartime food rationing - people queuing up for their shopping - bread rationing
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Wartime food rationing - people queuing up for their shopping - bread rationing
Wartime food rationing - people queuing up for their shopping - bread rationing. View from outside bakery, showing villagers taking loaves of bread. Hambrook, 25th May 1944
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Hambrook
Gloucestershire
England
GL*304265
Media ID 21420795
© Mirrorpix
Bakery Bread Old People Queues Rationing Rations War Rations War And Conflict
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the challenging times of wartime food rationing during the Second World War. The image captures a significant moment in history, as people patiently queue up outside a bakery, eagerly waiting for their turn to receive their bread ration. The scene is filled with a mix of emotions - determination, resilience, and perhaps even a hint of weariness on the faces of those who have endured so much. The villagers stand shoulder to shoulder, united by their shared experience and reliance on these precious loaves. As we gaze at this snapshot from Hambrook on 25th May 1944, we are transported into an era where every morsel counted. Bread was not just sustenance; it symbolized hope amidst chaos and uncertainty. It represented normalcy in an abnormal time. In this frame, age knows no bounds as both young and old wait patiently together. Their presence reminds us that war affects everyone indiscriminately – regardless of age or background. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary people during one of humanity's darkest periods. It encapsulates the spirit of resilience that prevailed throughout those years when rations were meager but spirits remained unbroken. Memory Lane Prints has expertly preserved this piece of history through its meticulous reproduction process. As we admire this remarkable print today, let us remember the bravery and strength exhibited by those who lived through such trying times - forever etched within this timeless image.
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