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Uncovering Victoria Parks British Restaurant
Heritage Open Day: Uncover the fascinating British Restaurant which stood in Victoria Park during World War 2 this Heritage Open Days. Robert Dorritt will present a talk on the public canteen that was operating in Victoria Park from 1941 to 1949. Robert Dorritt will present a talk on the public canteen that was operating in Victoria Park from 1941 to 1949.
During the Second World War (1939-1945), ensuring the population had enough to eat was a major concern.
Rationing was introduced for many foods and attacks on shipping convoys meant that imports were limited to essential supplies.
In addition to this, air raids on major cities caused severe damage to many homes, making them uninhabitable. This meant many people had nowhere to cook and eat meals.
During the Second World War (1939-1945), ensuring the population had enough to eat was a major concern.
Rationing was introduced for many foods and attacks on shipping convoys meant that imports were limited to essential supplies.
In addition to this, air raids on major cities caused severe damage to many homes, making them uninhabitable. This meant many people had nowhere to cook and eat meals.
Wed 11 Sep:3pm to 4pm; Free Entry.
Victoria Park, Anglesea Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO1 3HJ
Wed 11 September
Website:
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event//uncovering-victoria-parks-british-restaurant.html