Ministry of Information Photo Division Photographer
Description
English: Blitz Canteen- Women of the Women's Voluntary Service Run a Mobile Canteen in London, England, 1941
Patience 'Boo' Brand, a WVS volunteer, stands on the 'wrong' side of the counter of the WVS canteen amongst a group of thirsty Pioneer Corps. She is receiving a cup of tea from a WVS colleague inside the canteen and is just about to hand it to one of the waiting Pioneer Corps men. These men have been helping to clear rubble following an air raid in this area of London, 1941.
This photograph was scanned and released by the Imperial War Museum on the IWM Non Commercial Licence. The image was catalogued by the IWM as created for the Ministry of Information, which was dissolved in 1946. Consequently the image and faithful reproductions are considered Crown Copyright, now expired as the photograph was taken prior to 1 June 1957.
Part of
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Ministry of Information Second World War Official Collection
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Associated people and organisations
British Army, Royal Pioneer Corps
Associated places
London, England, UK
Associated events
Blitz, United Kingdom, Second World War, Home Front, UK, Second World War
Associated themes
British Home Front 1939-1945
Associated keywords
Civilians, Daily Life, Food, women
Category
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photographs
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yes
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