Photo Mug : Trench Cooking for Women
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Trench Cooking for Women
Cookery lessons in a trench dug-out - a special feature at Kings College for Women, London, as training for nurses leaving for the front. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14137057
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Photo Mug
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs, featuring this captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage photograph, dated 1915, showcases a unique cookery lesson taking place in a trench dug-out at Kings College for Women in London. The special training session prepared nurses for their duties at the front. Our high-quality mugs not only keep your favorite beverages warm but also make for a thoughtful and unique gift, allowing you to relive historical moments every time you take a sip. Perfect for history enthusiasts, tea lovers, or anyone who appreciates a piece of the past in their daily routine. Cheers to history and great memories!
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a group of determined women and girls engaged in a unique cookery lesson at Kings College for Women in London during the tumultuous year of 1915. Amidst the backdrop of World War I, these ladies are not only honing their culinary skills but also preparing themselves for the vital role they would soon play as nurses on the front lines. The setting for this unconventional training session is a trench dug-out, a stark reminder of the harsh realities of the war that lay just beyond the college walls. The women, dressed in their practical aprons and hats, focus intently on their tasks, their faces reflecting a mix of concentration and camaraderie. The girls, perhaps future nurses, observe their elders with wide-eyed curiosity, eager to learn the art of cookery that would sustain both themselves and their patients in the field. The importance of this training cannot be overstated. In the midst of the chaos and danger of the war, these women would be responsible for catering to the nutritional needs of their fellow soldiers and wounded comrades. Their ability to prepare wholesome meals under challenging conditions would not only boost morale but also contribute significantly to the overall wellbeing of the troops. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these extraordinary women, their resilience, and their commitment to serving their country during a time of great need. It is a poignant reminder of the myriad roles women played during the war and the invaluable impact they had on the outcome of the conflict.
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