Page 40 - Life in Langham 1914-1919

World War One Posters

Maps were a regular

feature on posters and

this one implies that a

man could virtually step

across the Channel and

join the fighting.

Women-folk left at home

were not immune to poster

imagery. They too were

expected to do their bit for

the war.

The main expectation of

women was to “keep the

home fires burning” for when

the men returned. They were

also expected to economise

as the effects of food

shortages took their toll.

For those not able to do

anything else this was

considered an important

help towards the war effort.

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