Rationing Collection (page 4)

Women standing in a queue for a bakery, Toulouse, c. 1940 (b / w photo)
995770 Women standing in a queue for a bakery, Toulouse, c.1940 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Women waiting in front of a bakery in Toulouse); © Tallandier

Theres a long long trail awinding (colour litho)
2775226 Theres a long long trail awinding (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theres a long long trail awinding. Postcard, early 20th century)

Life at the camp behind the front lines, the distribution of the rancio, high in the mountains (colour litho)
2777522 Life at the camp behind the front lines, the distribution of the rancio, high in the mountains (colour litho) by Beltrame

Sugar Distribution Scheme (engraving)
603413 Sugar Distribution Scheme (engraving) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sugar - how to obtain your supply)

Grand Diner Parisien, menu displayed during the Siege of Paris
XIR248200 Grand Diner Parisien, menu displayed during the Siege of Paris, 1870-71 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gauchard, Felix Jean (1825-72); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Franco Prussian War (engraving)
1052450 Franco Prussian War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franco Prussian War)

Effects on Britains economy and society of three years of war, World War II, 1942 (litho)
6015324 Effects on Britains economy and society of three years of war, World War II, 1942 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cover of "The Red Laughter", Satirical in Colors
ICA4847982 Cover of " The Red Laughter", Satirical in Colors, 1918_7_20: War of 14 -18: the resigns " Restrictions

Clothing vouchers (rationing), 9 / 9 / 1945
LSE4093999 Clothing vouchers (rationing), 9/9/1945. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clothing vouchers (rationing), 9/9/1945.); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

Defence of the Realm Act, Ministry of Food notice, 1918 (litho)
443396 Defence of the Realm Act, Ministry of Food notice, 1918 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rationing ticket after the French defeat of the Second World War
JLJ4662437 Rationing ticket after the French defeat of the Second World War. Milk Distribution Map, 1942. Coll. - Out. by Anonymous; (add.info)

The Siege of Ladysmith (litho)
1599463 The Siege of Ladysmith (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Ladysmith, issuing Rations to Citizens)

The Coal Line, 1917 (pencil on paper)
3087841 The Coal Line, 1917 (pencil on paper) by Armington, Frank Milton (1876-1941); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; eCanadian War Museum; Canadian, out of copyright

The points"rationing for canned foods started to-day. 1st December 1941
The points" rationing for canned foods started to-day. 1st December 1941. Our picture shows a scene in a Birmingham store as the points coupon books came out for the first time

Petrol Rationing: Civil servants processing registration forms for petrol coupons after the government announcement that fuel would be rationed from the 22nd September 1939

By Christmas 1944 the food situation was deteriorating in Guernsey and Mr Ernest Stead, after reading cash and carry in British restaurants in England

Clothing coupon books issued to the public during the Second world War. May 1943

Queues for bread on VJ day in Derby. 15th August 1945

Before the Second World War started Britain imported about 55 million tons of food a year from other countries. After war was declared in September 1939

Queues in Hanover Street Post Office, Liverpool, for petrol coupons. 29th November 1973

Children collecting their coal ration from a coal merchant near Birmingham City centre. 14th February 1940

Children collecting their coal ration from a coal merchant near Birmingham City centre. 14th February 1940

A village without water at Ruyton-XI-Towns, Shropshire. Churns are placed outside each house and are filled with ten gallons of water twice a week from a water cart

Queuing for fish at the top of Union Street opposite the Town Hall in April 1943 Torquay

Eggs at a well stocked Bristol grocery store during the Second World War Circa 1940

War-Time Cookery to Save Fuel and Food Value The introduction explains, readers should: Cook meals as far as possible with one unit of heat, e.g

Voluntary workers at the Food Control Centre, Newcastle. 14th October 1939

Teachers in Jarrow join the war effort by helping the preparation of ration cards. October 1939

Applicants for new ration books and clothing cards at Bath Lane School, Newcastle, to-day. 18th May 1942

A busy scene at the Food Control Office, Newcastle as volunteer workers prepare food ration ration cards 14th October 1939

Two business men who usually travel to town by car share a tandem cycle after the introduction of petrol rationing on the 22nd September 1939

East London Small holders restocking sale. 18th February 1945 East London " back yard smallholders" at the street market in Bethnal Green, buying rabbits, chicks, hens

East London Small holders restocking sale. 18th February 1945 East London " back yard smallholders" at the street market in Bethnal Green, buying rabbits, chicks, hens

Tomatoes at Covent Garden 10th June 1942. Queue of retailers waiting for tomatoes at one of the 10 depots that are selling them

Lambeth Walk Market 6th March 1943 The women of Lambeth Walk market are to broadcast their experiences on the blitz. Our picture shows: Mrs A Sands rehearsing her script in between serving customers

A policeman check the identity papers of a young man, outside a butchers in London. As disappointed shoppers look on the butchers displays a no beef or mutton sign. March 1918

Fuel Rationing, customers limited to two gallons, Bearwood, Birmingham, Tuesday 4th December 1973

Littlewoods store in Russia. Shoppers are limited to two garments each to deter black marketeers. 15th January 1992

Boys visit a local sweet shop as the end of sweet rationing is enforced. 22nd April 1949. ***Ivor, to check date. Sweets came off rationing in February 1953 - not 1949 as the caption date suggests***

There is no shortage of meat in Eire. Our picture shows: The village stores in County Wexford with a great display of meat

Boys visit a local sweet shop as the end of sweet rationing is enforced, 22nd April 1949

World War Two - Second World War - Martin Davison of Bristol Street Motors garage serves up some of the D-Day 1ld and three farthings petrol during a special D-Day promotion offer/ 2nd June, 1994

The Newcastle Food Office, where staff were busy in December 1940 organising the issue of new ration books. 3rd December 1940

Post World War Two - Second World War - A crowd gathers at the biscuit counter of the Fenwicks store in Newcastle following the abolition of points rationing announced by Mr Webb, Food Minister

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"Rationing: A Journey through History's Scarce Resources" Poster, The Vegetabull: In times of scarcity, even vegetables become the heroes on posters encouraging rationing during World War I. Salvation Army / WWI: Amidst the chaos of war, the Salvation Army played a crucial role in distributing rations to those in need, ensuring no one went hungry. Dig for Victory poster - WWII: Gardens became battlegrounds as citizens were urged to grow their own food during World War II to alleviate pressure on rationed supplies. Christian Dior sketching a fashion design, 1948: Even haute couture felt the impact post-WWII; designers like Dior had to adapt and create within limited resources. WWII Clothing Coupons: Fashion took a backseat as clothing coupons dictated what people could purchase during wartime shortages – frugality became fashionable. Save Food Poster / WWI: Powerful imagery reminded civilians that every morsel counted during World War I – saving food meant supporting troops and winning the war. Save Food / WWI Poster: With patriotic fervor, posters urged citizens not to waste precious resources but instead contribute towards victory by conserving food supplies. Don't Waste Bread WWI: As bread symbolized sustenance and unity, campaigns against wasting it aimed at instilling responsibility among civilians during World War I. Apres la Guerre No. 3 - WWI postcard by George Ranstead: This poignant postcard captured both hope and resilience after the Great War when rationing began easing its grip on society's daily life. Wartime poster for conserving clothes and food : Striking visuals encouraged citizens to conserve both clothes and food alike as essential commodities faced scarcity due to conflict demands. Ration Book July 1942 .