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While There Is Tea, There Is Hope : The perfect gift for tea-lovers - Alex Johnson

While There Is Tea, There Is Hope

The perfect gift for tea-lovers

By: Alex Johnson, Imperial War Museum

Hardcover | 13 August 2025

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During the long years of the Second World War, tea remained the cornerstone of British hospitality, drunk and enjoyed by civilians and members of the armed forces alike.

But on July 9, 1940, Britons learnt that their beloved national drink was to go 'on the ration'. Even worse - tea was the one rationed foodstuff that could not be grown or reared at home.

This charming little book celebrates the power of tea as a national symbol and act of defiance during Britain's darkest hour. It's the perfect companion to complement a cuppa and pay tribute to an unsung war hero.

  • A fascinating look at life during the Second World War
  • Beautifully illustrated with rich visual material from Imperial War Museums
  • Filled with wartime ephemera, historic photographs and war-era artwork
  • Plus, vintage baking recipes to try out and enjoy with your favourite brew

The ideal gift for the tea-lover in your life...aside from more tea, that is!

About the Author

Alex Johnson is a journalist and author. His books include While There is Tea, There is Hope, 100 Words for Rain, Menus that Made History and The Book Lover's Joke Book. Since its foundation in 1917 IWM has been building its collections in order to illustrate and record all aspects of conflict in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. IWM's collection covers all aspects of conflict involving Britain, its former Empire and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present day. It also includes a range of media, from art, film and photographs to printed materials, documents and sound.

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