Photographic Print : First mobile kitchen donation, WW2
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First mobile kitchen donation, WW2
The Home Secretary, Herbert Morrison, receiving the keys to the first mobile kitchen from Lord Bennett (Richard Bedford Bennett, a Canadian businessman and former Canadian Prime Minister who had moved to the UK). The vehicle was donated to the NFS by the Canadian Red Cross. Date: 1941
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Media ID 14157737
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1941 Bedford Bennett Blitz Businessman Catering Donated Donation Herbert Keys Kitchen Kitchens Meal Meals Minister Mobile Morrison Presented Prime Receiving Refreshments Secretary Vans Vehicles Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with this evocative photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. Witness a historic moment as Herbet Morrison, the Home Secretary, receives the keys to the first mobile kitchen from Lord Bennett, marking a significant milestone during World War II. This poignant image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the resilience and innovation during challenging times. Bring this piece of history into your home or office with our premium photographic prints, available in various finishes to suit your decor. Order now and relive the past, one print at a time.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from 1941, Herbet Morrison, the Home Secretary of the United Kingdom, receives the keys to the first mobile kitchen from Lord Bennett, a Canadian businessman and former Canadian Prime Minister, marking a significant moment during World War II. The vehicle, donated by the Canadian Red Cross, was a generous contribution to the National Fire Service (NFS) in London, England, during the height of the Blitz. The mobile kitchen, a vital addition to the NFS, was designed to provide hot meals and refreshments for firefighters working tirelessly to extinguish fires and support the war effort. The image captures the spirit of camaraderie and cooperation between nations during a time of crisis. Lord Bennett, a distinguished figure in Canadian politics, had moved to the UK and was deeply committed to supporting the British war effort. The donation of the mobile kitchen was a testament to his generosity and the enduring bond between Canada and the UK. The photograph offers a glimpse into the challenging conditions faced by firefighters during the Blitz. The mobile kitchen would have been a welcome relief, providing sustenance and morale boosts for the hardworking firefighters. The image also underscores the importance of community support and the role of charitable organizations, such as the Red Cross, during times of crisis. This photograph, taken in the early 1940s, is a poignant reminder of the resilience and determination of the British people during World War II and the crucial role that international cooperation played in supporting the war effort.
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