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Ministry of Food Ration Book issued to Maud Alice Golding.
The Second World War saw the disappearance from the shops of all but the necessities.
Rationing of food and clothing was extensive.
Rationing began on 8 January 1940. Each person was allowed a specific amount of basic foods.
The Second World War saw the disappearance from the shops of all but the necessities.
Rationing of food and clothing was extensive.
Rationing began on 8 January 1940. Each person was allowed a specific amount of basic foods.
Artist/Photographer/Maker
Ministry of Food
Date
1942 AD - 1943 AD
Image Number
005818
