Catalogue Number
NMLH.2001.20.96
Object Name
Poster
Title
'Lend A Hand With The Potato Harvest At A Farming Camp. Ask For Details Within. Issued By The Ministry Of Agriculture And Fisheries'
Place
England, UK
People
Ministry Of Agriculture And Fisheries
Creator(s)
Description
A close up of two people's arms carrying a basket full of potatoes with a potato field in the background.
Ministry of Agriculture poster, about 1946. There were significant food shortages following the war. People were encouraged to go to farm camps to help grow more food. Farm camps were the only way that many people were able to take holidays.
