School Dinner for Evacuated Children, 1943. Creator: Unknown

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School Dinner for Evacuated Children, 1943. Creator: Unknown

School Dinner for Evacuated Children, 1943. Scene from the Second World War: British evacuees are fed. From "Women's Institutes, by Cicely McCall. [Collins, London, 1943]

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Cicely Mccall Dining Room Table Dining Table Dinner Dinner Table Eating Evacuation Evacuee Home Front Mccall Cicely Occupations School War Effort Women At Work Womens Institute 2nd World War Evacuees Second World War World War Two

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This evocative photograph, titled 'School Dinner for Evacuated Children' from the Second World War, captures a poignant moment in British history. The scene unfolds in a simple, rustic dining room, where a long table, laden with plates of hot food, is filled with the eager faces of evacuated children. The image is taken from Cicely McCall's book 'Women's Institutes' published by Collins in London during the war in 1943. During the Second World War, the evacuation of children from urban areas to rural communities was a significant aspect of the British home front. The Women's Institutes, a voluntary organization for women in the UK, played a crucial role in supporting the war effort by providing care and education for these evacuees. In this photograph, we see the Women's Institute members serving dinner to the children, their faces expressing a mix of kindness, determination, and perhaps a touch of exhaustion. The table is set with simple, functional furniture, reflecting the practicality and resourcefulness of the time. The children, dressed in their best clothes, sit attentively, ready to enjoy their meal. The photograph encapsulates the spirit of community and resilience that defined the British people during the war years. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary people during this period and the vital role that organizations like the Women's Institutes played in supporting the war effort and ensuring the wellbeing of evacuated children.

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