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Poster 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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Chairs Communal Eating Jan20 Ministry Rationing Restaurant Restaurants Tables
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring an authentic image of a British Restaurant during the Second World War, this poster captures the essence of communal dining and wartime spirit. Watch as a crowd gathers around long tables, enjoying a cooked meal, dessert, and a cup of tea for just 1s.2d. A must-have for history enthusiasts and those who appreciate the charm of yesteryears. Order now and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) 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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