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Photographic Print : Interior view of the Norris Green British Restaurant, Liverpool during the Second World War
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Interior view of the Norris Green British Restaurant, Liverpool during the Second World War
Interior view of the Norris Green British Restaurant, Liverpool during the Second World War. British Restaurants were communal restaurants during the Second World War providing a cooked meal, with dessert and a cup of tea or coffee, 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. Many restaurants were decorated inside with murals as a way to make the surroundings pleasant, but Norris Green looks rather plain and functional. Date: 1946
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Media ID 19806129
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Cafeteria Canteen Chairs Eating Feeding Jan20 Liverpool Ministry Norris Rationing Restaurant Restaurants Tables Functional
10"x8" Photo Print
"Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse photographic print, featuring an interior view of the Norris Green British Restaurant in Liverpool during the Second World War. This evocative image transports us to a bygone era, showcasing the communal spirit and resilience of the war years. British Restaurants, like this one, played a vital role in providing cooked meals to those in need. Add this unique piece to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home." (Rights managed from Mary Evans Prints Online)
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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) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures an interior view of the Norris Green British Restaurant in Liverpool during the aftermath of World War II. Established as communal dining halls to provide affordable and nutritious meals for war workers, those who had been bombed out of their homes, or individuals struggling to make ends meet during wartime rationing, British Restaurants became a vital source of sustenance and community during these challenging times. The Norris Green British Restaurant, as depicted in this image from 1946, appears functional and unadorned, with plain tables and chairs arranged neatly in rows. Despite its simplicity, the restaurant offers a warm and welcoming environment where people could gather to enjoy a cooked meal, complete with dessert, tea, or coffee, for around 1s.2d. British Restaurants were overseen by the Ministry of Food and operated on a canteen basis, allowing diners to eat at tables instead of standing or sitting on benches. The interiors of these establishments often featured murals and decorations to create a more pleasant atmosphere, but Norris Green seems to have prioritized practicality over aesthetics. The communal nature of British Restaurants not only provided a respite from the harsh realities of wartime living but also fostered a sense of camaraderie among diners. In this image, we see a snapshot of life in post-war Liverpool, where people came together to share a meal and support one another during a time of great need.
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