Rationing Collection (page 5)

World War Two - Second World War - The picture shows a persons ration allowance for one week in 1941. 14th May, 1979

Post World War Two - Second World War - Ration Book - A cut to milk rations is illustrated in this picture. 19th October, 1946

World War Two - Second World War - Busy scenes at Newcastle Food Control Office, when many householders made applications to change their retailers of rationed foods. 21st January 1941

World War Two - Second World War - Nine ounces of bread was to be the new post war daily ration allowance after the 21st July, 1946

World War Two - Second World War - In 1939 the government distributed leaflets on how to make the most of fruit and vegetables by making preserves. 19/11/1974

Post World War Two - Second World War - A Clothing Book for 1945-46 for clothes rationing. 24/04/1985

Post World War Two - Second World War - City grocery assistant, Mr William Wanup, makes a celebration cut on the first day of derationing of butter, 14 years after rationing of it began

Post World War Two - Second World War - Ration books were starting to be used for potatoes. The square in " Panel 3" on the back was to be cancelled by the greengrocer

Post World War Two - Second World War - Many thousands of ration books were unclaimed at St Jamess Church Hall, Newcastle, and some of them were being checked off in piles ready for issue

World War One - First World War - The meat card D7 ration card of their Majesties the King and Queen issued during the Great War. ( King George V and Queen Mary ). Picture taken 29/08/1939

Post World War Two - Second World War - People exchange old ration books for new issues at the Ration Book Distribution Centre in St James Congregational Church Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle

World War Two - Second World War - Rationing - Welfare Foods Service National Dried Milk. 02/05/1995

Post World War Two - Second World War - A woman collects her meat ration from a butcher. 12th January, 1951

Post World War Two - Second World War - City grocery assistant, Mr William Wanup, makes a celebration cut on the first day of derationing of butter, 14 years after rationing of it began

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

Burns You take the field at Newbury Park where they played Stratford Loco. Considering the flour bag shirts and shorts have stood the season they still look quite smart

Petrol Rationing in Birmingham September 1939 People queue for petrol coupons at the outbreak of the second world war

Petrol Rationing September 1939 Women from the Ministry of Supply vet applications for petrol coupons at the outbreak of the second world war

The landlady of the local chalks up a message no man wants to see " Sold Out No Beer". In the summer of 1946 there was a shortage of beer across the United Kingdom

Disappointed drinkers sit around a table in a London pub with empty glasses as a result of the cuts the from beer suppliers. June 1946

War: Invasion of France June 1944 D. Day in Manchester. This Newspaper seller had to ration the first edition to regular customers only. This one copy was in great demand. June 1944

Wartime food rationing - people queuing up for their shopping - bread rationing. View from outside bakery, showing villagers taking loaves of bread. Hambrook, 25th May 1944

World War Two - Food Ration Book family with typical diet

World War Two Rationing in Britain During the Second World War, (1939-45), there were a lot of shortages of essential foodstuffs, not just luxuries

Early morning the scene in the Retail Fish Market as housewives rush for Manchester surplus fish. 14th November 1944

This pensioner received her ration of coal during the fuel shortage in January 1972

At the N. A. A. F. I. is drummer J Walker, of North Shields
At the N.A.A.F.I. is drummer J Walker, of North Shields, drawing his ration of sweets and chocolate

Christmas and New Party for the children of the London Fire Service. Ann Hall, aged 5, daughter of a fireman, cuts the cake. January 1945 P002380

Pigs and rabbits are reared for food in a tumble down building under the shadow of St. Pauls London. September 1943 P002227

My! It looks good but tastes better. Children seen here enjoy a piece of fruit cake made out of rationed goods. January 1945 P002374

War Rations: This picture shows the amount of milk, butter eggs, sugar and meat that each adult was allowed a week during the Second World War. A1294

Moscow. Scene inside the "Gastronom"shop in gorki street
Moscow. Scene inside the " Gastronom" shop in gorki street. A commercial price store, or free market, where the people are able to buy goods over

Tins of corned beef (Bully beef) being handed over to Royal marine naval officers near Ostend, Belgium during the Great war 12th October 1914 WW1-781

American army troops bring their own food rations to the kitchen of their hostess February 1944

The Queen watches Officer B. R. J. Hailstone issuing the rum ration. April 1959 P009235
The Queen watches Officer B.R.J. Hailstone issuing the rum ration. April 1959 P009235

US Army in Britain Elsies mother thanks Sergt. Clyde Rusell of the US Army when he returned the children home following a christmas party loaded up with good things to eat. P012169

Shoppers at the Grocers Depot Co-Op Stores in Romford. October 1942 P012073

Miss Hopkins, of the Ministry of Food, Greycoats Street, Westminster. Seen here with a ration book. October 1953 D6052

Englands Woodland Play School. Fifty children, aged from 2 to 5 years of age, are now attending a nursery school in the Surrey Woods where they work, play and sleep, entirely in the open air

"Pew for your service"instead of queue is the motto at Lacey
" Pew for your service" instead of queue is the motto at Laceys Grocery store in Tottenham. October 1944 P012072

Weather- Drought: The water Carts out in Golborne. May 1954 P012314

People queuing up outside a confectioney shop after sweets came off the ration following World War Two December 1952 D644

Austin Car being filled at a Petrol Station. 27th November 1956

Coal gatherers on the beach at Hendon, Sunderland run for it as the big breakers roll up the beach. The prevailing gales are casting up coal on the beaches which is eagerly sought after by

The housewives of Tottington queue up for their daily ration of water, brought to them in a 250 gallon tank mounted on a lorry. May 1949 P009421

Dog Owners queue with ther pets at the local butcher for dog food which is on ration. March 1943. P012678

Clothes Ration Birmingha: Women window shopping in. July 1946 P010058

"This is Charlie"- The Gibbon with his ration of grapes. October 1948 P4163
" This is Charlie" - The Gibbon with his ration of grapes. October 1948 P4163

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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 .