Wartime Hand Me Downs

The video discusses a new activity at Harrods in London during the war, focusing on conserving materials. It highlights a public demonstration on how to make old materials useful for the war effort, emphasizing the 'Make Do and Mend' initiative to manage scarce commodities.

What new activity emerged in London as a result of the war?

What is the significance of Harrods in the context of the text?

What does the public demonstration of conservation involve?

Explain the phrase 'make do and mend' as mentioned in the text.

How does the text relate to the concept of scarce commodities?