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Birmingham During Wartime

I suggest this would be better on the Air Raids thread. This photo also appears in the street furniture thread with a then and now.
 
“Men and women shop amongst the market stalls that line the centre of the road in Birmingham's bomb-damaged Bull Ring Market Square. Rubble and the exterior walls, which can be seen in the background of the photograph, are all that remains of the old market. 1942.”
(IWM)

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In support of the 'Holidays at Home' scheme, members of the public enjoy an open air performance of 'Devonshire Cream' in a Birmingham Park. It is interesting to note the differing seat prices, ranging from 5/ at the front (nearest the stage) to 1/ at the back (nearest the camera). 1942.
(IWM)

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Holidays at home had quite a different meaning for most folks prior to the 1950's. Of course air travel made a difference when many were able to discover the rest of the world. Formerly the preserve of the well heeled.
 
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