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The Ministry of Food -IWM exhibition

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thriftlady_2
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Something I thought would be of interest to OSers.

The Imperial War Museum has a new exhibition about The Ministry of Food. There is a blog and an accompanying book out in February by Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall (Hugh's mum) which I have just ordered with my Christmas present Amazon vouchers:)
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  • luxor4t
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    The exhibition opens 12th February.
    Bother, I'm in London the last weekend of January. So near but so far.... :rolleyes:
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  • liz545
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    Cheers Thriftlady! I find the whole culture of how people adapted to the food shortages during the war fascinating - not just that people got on with it, but that it inspired so much creativity and a real communal spirit, both with production and cooking of food. I took my mum to hear Maguerite Patten speak at the Cabinet War Rooms a few years ago - that woman's a real food hero, and so inspiring. They served some of her recipes, including a parsnip croquette that was so delicious they've become a staple for me. Will definitely be visiting this exhibition!
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  • thriftmonster
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    Thanks for the info onthe blog - hope they keep it going - should be good
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  • Molly41
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    Making plans to go!
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  • Hardup_Hester
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    Thanks for the info looks interesting.
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  • Caterina
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    Thank you Thriftlady!

    I would love to go, perhaps we could organise a London and surrounds OS party and go together, please let me know if anyone is interested, after all another OS meet is on the cards by February!
    Finally I'm an OAP and can travel free (in London at least!).
  • NoahsPennilessMummy
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    This looks great:D
    Just wish it was easier for me to get there:o
  • Penelope_Penguin
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    thriftlady wrote: »
    Something I thought would be of interest to OSers.

    The Imperial War Museum has a new exhibition about The Ministry of Food. There is a blog and an accompanying book out in February by Jane Fearnley-Whittingstall (Hugh's mum) which I have just ordered with my Christmas present Amazon vouchers:)

    Thank you; we're planning a [STRIKE]expedition[/STRIKE] trip to London Town next year, so this will definitley be one for me :j

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  • ivyleaf
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    I will be away in February, but hopefully the exhibition will still be on after we get back in mid-March.
  • Molly41
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    Its on until January 2011
    I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
    Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
    I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over and through me. When it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
    When the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.
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