Picture No | 10724789 |
Date | 1916 |
Description | The Education of the Masses, War Economy, Douglas MacKenzie |
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Illustration showing the mass of entertainment and amusements on offer to the London population during the First World War, despite the fact the country was supposed to be practising war economy. Cars and taxis fill the streets, people are well dressed and posters advertise clothing sales, drink, film and theatre shows.
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Source | Illustration by Douglas MacKenzie in The Bystander, 26 January 1916 |
Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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