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National Amusement - The Bus Kitchen 1918
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National Amusement - The Bus Kitchen 1918
If the ministry of food carries out its latest scheme, there should be plenty of excitement in getting ones dinner from the travelling food kichens, especially since the ministry naively remarks that there is no reson why gramophones and electric pianos should not be utilised to make the time of waiting for your potatoes less wearisome.
1918
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Arrival Broth Bulk Buses Charitable Charity Communal Cooking Crowds Dinners Good Heel Hour Hungry Kitchen Luncheon Meals Menu Opening Poor Queue Queues Queuing Soup Traveling Waiting War Time Ww 1
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This photograph, taken by the Illustrated London News Ltd in 1918, captures the excitement and communal spirit surrounding the opening of a National Amusement's travelling food kitchen during World War 1. The Bus Kitchen, as it came to be known, was a charitable initiative aimed at providing hot meals to the poor and hungry crowds during the war. The image shows a bustling scene of people queuing up, eagerly anticipating their turn to receive a hearty meal. The menu offered a variety of dishes, including fish, pie, and soup, which were prepared on board the bus kitchen. The crowd, a diverse mix of people from all walks of life, waits patiently, some with a sense of anticipation, others with a touch of excitement. The Ministry of Food's latest scheme, which included the use of gramophones and electric pianos to entertain the crowds while they waited, added to the lively atmosphere. The idea of music making the time spent in queue less wearisome was a novel one, and it seems to have been a popular success. The travelling food kitchens were a welcome sight for those who were struggling to make ends meet during the war. The communal nature of the meals, served in a public setting, also provided a sense of social connection and camaraderie. The arrival of the bus kitchen was a much-anticipated event, and the scenes of queues and crowds waiting for their dinner were a common sight during those challenging times. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of the British people during World War 1, and the importance of coming together to support one another during times of hardship.
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