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A mobile welfare van tours the districts of Birmingham without a District Welfare Centre
A mobile welfare van tours the districts of Birmingham without a District Welfare Centre. Picture shows mothers collecting their orange juice from the van at the Maypole prefab estate. 30th March 1949
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21814521
© Mirrorpix
1949 Baby Drink Headscarf Health Health And Fitness Medical Mothers Nurse Parents Pram Health Worker Orange Juice Vitamin C West Midlands
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Step into the past with our captivating jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image "A Mobile Welfare Van Tours the Districts of Birmingham without a District Welfare Centre" by Memory Lane Prints. This intriguing puzzle transports you back in time to the Maypole prefab estate, where mothers eagerly collect their orange juice from the mobile welfare van. With its rich historical context and striking details, this jigsaw puzzle promises an immersive and rewarding puzzling experience for all ages. Engage your mind, connect with history, and create lasting memories with this beautiful and intriguing puzzle.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 38x50cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
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Estimated Product Size is 50.2cm x 38cm (19.8" x 15")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant snapshot from 1949, a mobile welfare van becomes a lifeline for the districts of Birmingham, where the absence of a District Welfare Centre leaves families in need without crucial support. The image captures a scene at the Maypole prefab estate, as mothers eagerly gather to collect their rationed orange juice from the van. Amidst the backdrop of post-war England, these resilient women don their headscarves and push prams filled with hopeful children. They rely on this vital source of nutrition to ensure their little ones receive essential vitamin C for good health and strong immunity. The dedicated health workers aboard the van embody compassion and dedication as they serve as beacons of hope in an uncertain time. Their presence brings comfort to worried parents who seek reassurance about their children's well-being. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of both struggle and resilience during an era marked by scarcity and hardship. It showcases how communities came together to bridge gaps left by limited resources, demonstrating that even amidst adversity, humanity finds ways to care for one another. Decades may have passed since this moment was captured on film, but its significance remains timeless. It stands as a testament to the strength and determination exhibited by ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances.
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