Rations Collection (page 4)

Soldiers with a Lewis Gun defend a farmer and his crops in Kent during the harvest, 5th August 1940

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

Soldiers unloading sugar and oil. May 1942 P012068

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

"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

Food rationing means that the traditional egg and spoon race is banished from the village fete for the course of the war and replaced with the candle race. At last they get going

Distribution of cod liver oil and orange juice to mothers and children at a clinic in 1942. P006531

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

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

Children invade sweet shop after rationing ends in Glasgow, Scotland. 1949

German troops being transported in short luggage vans from which boards had been broken away in order to allow of ventilation and an outlook

Home, Sweet Home, c. 1863. Creator: Winslow Homer
Home, Sweet Home, c. 1863

Issued Barley Instead of Wheat [first version] (John Beaver, Roman Military Punishments, 1725), after 1725

Woolly step-ins & dressy jumper 1940 Woolly step-ins & dressy jumper 1940
Womens clothing in wool with stitch pattern. Date: 1940

THE WOLF AS SHEPHERD One of Dores finest illust- -rations, simply taken at face value, and at the same time a powerful allegory of brute force hiding its brutality

Half Rations, from The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome, 1815. 1815
Half Rations, from " The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome", 1815

Morris Commercial salvage truck, Liverpool World War 2. Creator: Unknown
Morris Commercial salvage truck, Liverpool World War 2

The St. Louis Beef Canning Co. - Cooked Corn Beef - suitable for any dramatic raft-based sea survival situation... Date: circa 1870s

The Polar Partys Sledging Ration (Pemmican, biscuits, butter, cocoa, sugar and tea), 1911, (1913). Sledging ration for one man for one day

Vegetables for market, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Vegetables for market, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

The Soldier and his Rations: A photograph taken at one of the British camps in France, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Part of Canadas gift of flour of the relief of war distress in England, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

A store of war bread for the German troops, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

An inspector visiting a Berlin bakery, 1915. An inspector checking to see that the Government limitation on the use of flour is being observed. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol

Clara Barton, (born 1830), 1920s
Clara Barton, born in 1830 was President of the American Red Cross. She came to Cuba in 1898 to distribute rations. She died in 1912

Serving out a days fresh meat ration on board HMS Talbot, 1896. Artist: WM Crockett
Serving out a days fresh meat ration on board HMS Talbot, 1896. The Talbot was a cruiser that entered service in September 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896

German troops stopping for midday rations on the way to Brussels, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Cuneiform tablet depicting beer allocation. 2351-2342 BC. From Girsu. Uruinimgina King. British Museum. London

Food for billeted soldiers, WW1
A page from The Sketch showing what householders who had soldiers billeted with them were expected to provide in terms of meals for 3s. 4d halfpenny. Date: 1914

Advert for Chilprufe wool underwear for children 1941
The children must have Chilprufe. Our difficulty is to make the small ration of wool we are allowed go round. We have, therefore decided as a wartime policy to suspend production of womens

Save Food to win Wwi
A woman saves food according to rationing recommendations during World War I in order to help save ships (many merchant ships were sunk by U-boats during WWI)

The German Armys Field Bakeries During World War I. From The Illustrated War News, 1915

Boatman Old Alick rows the holly-topped Christmas boxes from the families ashore out to the lighthouse December 1943

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

WW2 First Queue of the day people wait for hot bread

Mrs Bushaway and her husband get one quart of milk per week but the children are allowed a pint each day In Britain first consideration is always given to the children 1947

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

British soldier eating rations at the Front, WW1
Tommys Salle A Manger at the Front. Dinner-time in a British trench where the soldiers dining room with tapestried with mud and carpeted with muddy water. Date: 1915

Frys Cocoa advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for Frys Pure Breakfast Cocoa, Always on Active Service, being enjoyed by three British soldiers at the Front. 1918

Lea and Perrins advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce, a perfect gift for soldiers at the front to use with their war rations with claims that it makes bully beef appetizing

WW2 - Shortage of Potatoes in Britain during the War
Sorry No Potatoes - a British housewife has limited choice for her vegetable purchasing, as potato stocks dry up due to tight rationing control over supply - December, 1941. Date: 1941

WW1 - League of National Safety - set up to promote the value of rationing, the efforts to avoid wastage, to further the objects of the Food Economy Campaign

Token for penicillin, 20th century C017 / 0716
Metal token for penicillin, twentieth century. The token reads V-Cillin K, Potassium Phenoxymethyl Penicillin, Effective and bares a bearded mans face in the centre

German ration card WWI
German bread ration card from Munich, Germany during World War I

Victorian Scrap - army meat rations. late 19th century

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"Rations: A Lifeline in Times of Need" During times of war and hardship, rations became a symbol of hope and survival. Sharing Rations - The Troopers Christmas-Box was an act of camaraderie that brought soldiers together during the festive season, reminding them that they were not alone in their struggles. Inventions often push boundaries, but Rejected by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson took creativity to another level. This whimsical contraption showcased the ingenuity behind ration distribution during World War I, proving that even amidst chaos, innovation could thrive. The Salvation Army played a crucial role in providing rations to soldiers on the frontlines during WWI. Their unwavering dedication ensured that troops received much-needed sustenance and comfort in dire circumstances. Passport to Pimlico (1949) depicted a post-war era where rationing still prevailed. It highlighted how limited resources affected communities and emphasized the importance of responsible consumption for collective well-being. The Dig for Victory poster from WWII urged citizens to grow their own food as part of the war effort. It served as a reminder that every individual's contribution mattered when it came to securing essential rations for themselves and others. Save Food posters from WWI echoed this sentiment by encouraging people to minimize waste and make conscious choices about food consumption. These powerful visuals reminded society about the value of each morsel during times when scarcity loomed large. "Don't Waste Bread" became more than just words on a poster during WWI; it evolved into a mantra etched into people's minds as they strived to make every crumb count amidst shortages caused by conflict. Advertisements like Horlicks' 1916 malted milk tablets showcased innovative ways companies contributed towards ration supplies. These compact yet nutritious tablets provided sustenance while being easily transportable – an ideal solution for soldiers enduring harsh conditions far away from home. Even centuries ago, rations played a vital role in sustaining communities.