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Ministry of Food Ration Book, 1953-1954
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Ministry of Food Ration Book, 1953-1954
Ministry of Food Ration Book 1953-1954. After the outbreak of World War II in September 1939 rationing was introduced in the U.K. The first commodity to be controlled was petrol. On 8 January 1940, bacon, butter and sugar were rationed. This was followed by the further rationing of meat, tea, jam, biscuits, breakfast cereals, cheese, eggs, lard, milk and canned and dried fruit. Rationing continued after the war eventually coming to an end on 4 July 1954 when meat and all other food rationing ended in Britain
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Media ID 14959350
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1950s Capital Letter Document English Text Fifties Logo Ministry Official Stamped Western Script 2nd World War Ration Book Second World War World War Two
EDITORS COMMENTS
This close-up print captures a significant piece of history - the Ministry of Food Ration Book from 1953-1954. During World War II, rationing became a necessary measure in the United Kingdom to ensure fair distribution of essential commodities. The first item to be controlled was petrol, followed by bacon, butter, and sugar on January 8th, 1940. This marked the beginning of a comprehensive system that extended its reach to meat, tea, jam, biscuits, breakfast cereals, cheese, eggs, lard, milk and canned and dried fruit. The image showcases an official document with stamped capital letters representing the authority behind this wartime initiative. It serves as a reminder of how people had to adapt their daily lives during those challenging times. The logo and lettering evoke a sense of nostalgia for the fifties era when Britain was recovering from the aftermaths of war. As we examine this artifact today in retrospect through this print collector's lens capturing every detail meticulously; it symbolizes resilience and unity amidst adversity. It stands as a testament to British society's ability to come together for the greater good during one of humanity's darkest chapters. Let us remember this ration book not only as an object but also as an emblematic representation of sacrifice and resourcefulness that helped shape our world into what it is today - free from food rationing since July 4th , 1954
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