What was rationed in ww2 list

Ever wondered how much food a person was entitled to during World War Two? You might be wondering how this was even possible. Detail from leaflet below By Stephen Wilson. Related articles. The History of Fish and Chips. History of British Food.

World War One — Agriculture and Industry. In addition to the above food, everyone was allowed 16 points per month to use on what ever food items they wished. People were encouraged to provide their own food at home. The 'Dig for Victory' campaign started in October and called for every man and woman to keep an allotment.

Lawns and flower-beds were turned into vegetable gardens. Chickens, rabbits, goats and pigs were reared in town parks and gardens. In , when food was just as short as during the preceding years, bread was added to the ration and the sweet ration was halved. Follow me on Twitter mbarrow. This site uses cookies. I like ww2 and cuold you plese put this comment up by the way i love this website. Colleen Wilson. How do I have vivid memories of rationing I was born , I vaguely remember shortages of sugar and them using egg powder but if tell anyone they call me a liar.

William Davies. These ration times went beyon , l was born in and remember my mother using food coupons in the Co-operative. We suffered certain food shortages until Young people today are lucky???????? Correct and it was really tough times. As a matter of fact, when a Gallup Poll on March 5, , asked Americans, Do you understand how the food point rationing system works? Ration Books. Rationing for the War Effort Ask anyone who remembers life on the Home Front during World War II about their strongest memories and chances are they will tell you about rationing.