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A Mobile Canteen at the docks
A Mobile Canteen at the docks. Date: circa 1942
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Media ID 23395138
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Canteen Defence Docks Hinde Home Front Homefront Mobile
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection from the Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating photograph, titled "A Mobile Canteen at the Docks" (circa 1942), transports you to a bygone era. The image, taken from the deck of a bustling dock, depicts a mobile canteen in full operation, serving hot meals and refreshments to weary workers. The atmospheric scene is filled with the hustle and bustle of the dockyard, as sailors and soldiers go about their daily tasks. Our high-quality prints, sourced from the esteemed Mary Evans Prints Online, capture every detail of this evocative moment in history. Add this stunning piece to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.7cm x 25.4cm (7.4" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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.
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A Mobile Canteen at the Docks: Nourishing the Home Front in Wartime Britain (circa 1942) During the tumultuous years of the Second World War, the British home front was a scene of resilience and unity. Amid the chaos and uncertainty, the spirit of community and selflessness shone through, with ordinary people coming together to support one another in extraordinary ways. This evocative photograph captures the essence of this spirit, as it depicts a mobile canteen at the docks, providing sustenance and comfort to the weary workers and servicemen who toiled tirelessly to keep the war effort moving. The mobile canteen, a vital component of the civil defence efforts during the war, was a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the British people. Operated by volunteers from various organizations, including the Women's Voluntary Services (WVS) and the British Red Cross, these canteens provided hot meals, tea, and other essentials to those on the front lines. In this image, we see a bustling scene of activity at the dockside, with workers in various uniforms and civilians milling about, eagerly awaiting their turn at the canteen window. The air is filled with the aroma of freshly cooked food, and the sound of laughter and conversation fills the air, momentarily lifting the spirits of those present. The mobile canteen was a beacon of hope and comfort in the midst of the hardships and challenges of wartime Britain. It served as a reminder that, no matter how trying the circumstances, the British people would stand together, united in their determination to see their country through to victory.
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