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Post War Food Rationing During the Second World War, (1939-45)
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Post War Food Rationing During the Second World War, (1939-45)
Post War Food Rationing
During the Second World War, (1939-45), there were a lot of shortages of essential foodstuffs, not just luxuries. Supplies started to become short and some items impossible to obtain, especially imported goods such as tea, bananas, oranges, and grapes. It was to be six or seven years before any fruits were seen again. Then butter, lard, sweets, cakes, flour and sugar became hard to get too, followed by meat and fish. Our picture shows: Housewives queuing for fish with newspaper to wrap their purchases in
Shopping
Queues
Food Fish
Circa 1946
mirrorpix
England
WA*2320214
Media ID 21247633
© Mirrorpix
1946 Core19 Rations World War 2
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This print takes us back to the challenging times of post-war food rationing during the Second World War. The image captures a poignant scene of housewives patiently queuing for fish, armed with newspapers to wrap their precious purchases in. During this period, shortages of essential foodstuffs were rampant, affecting not only luxuries but also everyday necessities. Imported goods like tea, bananas, oranges, and grapes became nearly impossible to find as supplies dwindled. Fruits vanished from our tables for six or seven long years. As time went on, butter, lard, sweets, cakes, flour and sugar also joined the list of scarce commodities. The photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and determination exhibited by ordinary people in the face of adversity. Despite enduring long queues and limited options at grocery stores, these resourceful women stood strong in their pursuit of sustenance for their families. This snapshot encapsulates an era defined by sacrifice and perseverance; it symbolizes both the hardships endured during those tumultuous years and the unwavering spirit that carried communities through such trying times. As we reflect upon this historical moment frozen in time through Memory Lane Prints' evocative imagery, let us remember those who lived through this chapter with gratitude for their strength and endurance amidst scarcity.
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