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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
© The John Hinde Archive / Stephen Bourne / Mary Evans
Canteen Defence Docks Hinde Home Front Homefront Mobile
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of vintage poster prints. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the bustling docks during wartime. A mobile canteen comes to life in this circa 1942 photograph, as soldiers and sailors gather around to grab a bite to eat and share camaraderie. Add a touch of history to your space with this striking and authentic poster print, a perfect addition to any office, living room, or gallery wall.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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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