The Wedding of Mr and Mrs C H Morris (5th October, 1941)

The above is a wedding photograph taken during World War 2. It shows the wedding of Mr and Mrs Morris. Mr Morris was on leave from the Royal Navy. The couple spent a week in Scarborough before Mr Morris left again for the Navy. The couple never saw each other for another four years.

Mrs Morris recalls:
"My wedding day was a very happy occasion despite all the worries we had. During the wedding reception, we had to eat food such as tinned ham and salad. The wedding cake was made of chocolate icing. Many of my friends and family had given ration coupons to help with the reception and clothes for the wedding."

Things to do
Make a list of some of the hardships which people had to endure during this time.
How did people try to overcome some of these hardships?
Interview somebody who experienced the war. Think of questions to ask.

The photograph also illustrates the fashions during the time of the Second World War. Give your opinions of the fashions. How are they similar to the clothes of today? How are they different?

Compare the above picture with a recent wedding photograph. Write about the similarities and differences.

Causes of WWII	Evacuation 1	Evacuation 2	Rations 1
Rations 2	Miners	Women	Wedding
Battle of Britain	Posters	Victory	D-Day
Blitz 1	Blitz 2	Blitz 3	Blitz 4