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# Virtual National Memorial Arboretum exhibition looks at the role tea played on the front line and at home during the Second World War
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/virtual-national-memorial-arboretum-exhibition-looks-at-the-role-tea-played-on-the-front-line-and-at-home-during-the-second-world-war/
- Published: 2020-04-21T08:34:42.000Z
- Updated: 2020-04-21T08:34:53.000Z
- Description: A new online exhibition hosted by the National Memorial Arboretum is marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:18, News

A new online exhibition hosted by the National Memorial Arboretum is marking the 75th anniversary of VE Day and VJ Day.

Tea for II will look at the role a cuppa played in the lives of people on the frontline and at home.

It will also explore the way VE Day and VJ Day were celebrated.

![Buying a cup of tea during the Second World War. Picture: Tea for II](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tea.jpg)

Buying a cup of tea during the Second World War. Picture: Tea for II

> “A comfort of family life, a shared rest from work and a warming treat – a cup of tea is quintessentially British and symbolic of home.  
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> “Tea has been a staple part of British culture and it played an important role during the Second World War, both at home and abroad.  
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> “For soldiers, sailors and airmen serving abroad, tea was also an important part of their daily routine.  
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> “Even in treacherous times, tea helped to boost morale, reminding people of the front line of home, giving them a moment of normality.”  
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> National Memorial Arboretum spokesperson

People can visit the online Tea for II exhibition on the National Memorial Arboretum website.