Original 1940 Punch Cartoon – “Bomb Crater Admission” – British Wartime Humour

Description

 

 

Description:

This is an authentic vintage cartoon from the renowned Punch Magazine, dated circa 1940, a period known for its satirical take on British wartime life. The illustration captures a rural entrepreneur charging admission to view a bomb crater, only to reduce the price when the council fills it in.

The caption reads:
“Council ‘ave been and gone and filled ’e up, so I’ve reduced it to tuppence.”
A classic example of British resilience and dry wit during World War II, this cartoon humorously highlights how civilians coped—and even capitalised—on the presence of war in everyday life.

This charming black and white cartoon has been mounted on black card, measuring approximately 18 x 14 cm, and is ideal for collectors, historians, or fans of vintage British humour.

🧾 Product Details:

• Publication: Punch Magazine
• Date: Circa 1940
• Theme: Wartime civilian humour / bomb crater tourism
• Cartoonist: Unknown (style consistent with Punch regulars of the era)
• Mount Size: Approx. 18 x 14 cm
• Mounting: Mounted on black card (unframed)

📜 Condition Note:
Please note this is an original vintage item over 80 years old. As such, light signs of aging such as slight edge wear, toning, or paper patina may be present—adding to its historical authenticity and character.