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WW2, Digging For Victory
An illustration of a young boy helping with the Digging For Victory campaign set up by the British Ministry of Agriculture to encourage civilians to grow their own food during times of harsh rationing in WW2. He is busy rolling the lawn while his father is serving. Date: circa 1940s
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Media ID 32267124
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Agriculture Beatrice Busy Campaign Civilians Digging Encourage Grow Harsh Helping Lawn Mallet Ministry Rationing Rolling Serving Times Victory Childrens
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our 'WW2, Digging For Victory' photograph from the acclaimed March of the Women Collection, available through Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the spirit of resilience and determination as a young boy joins the Digging For Victory campaign, an initiative launched by the British Ministry of Agriculture during World War II to encourage civilians to grow their own food. Add this historic print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
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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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Digging for Victory: A Young Boy's Contribution to the Home Front during World War II During the tumultuous 1940s, as the Second World War raged on, the British Ministry of Agriculture launched an innovative campaign to encourage civilians to grow their own food in response to harsh rationing. The initiative, aptly named "Digging for Victory," aimed to increase food production and reduce the strain on resources. This poignant illustration captures the spirit of the campaign as a young boy diligently rolls the lawn, preparing the ground for a vegetable garden. With his father serving in the armed forces, the responsibility of maintaining the family's garden falls on the young boy's shoulders. He wields a small Beatrice mallet, a common gardening tool during the era, with determination and focus. The boy's earnest expression and the sense of purpose in his actions convey the resilience and resourcefulness of the British people during wartime. The Digging for Victory campaign was a testament to the collective spirit and determination of the British public. It not only provided a means to supplement meager rations but also fostered a sense of community and camaraderie among neighbors as they shared gardening tips and exchanged produce. This illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and ingenuity of the home front during the 1940s, as families like this one worked together to ensure their survival and contribute to the war effort in their own way.
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