Weekly food ration for one person 1946
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Weekly food ration for one person 1946
Weekly rationed food post Second World War in Britain. Bread and vegetables where unrationed, tins where obtained by points. Date: 1946
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1946 Cheese Margarine Meat Milk Postwar Ration Rationing Rations Weekly Weeks
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This evocative image depicts a Weekly Food Ration for one person in Britain during 1946, following the end of World War II. The rationing system, which had been implemented during the war to ensure fair distribution of scarce resources, continued in place for several years after the conflict's conclusion. The ration book, dated 1946, shows the allotted quantities of various food and drink items for a typical week. Unrationed items, such as bread and vegetables, are listed separately from those that were rationed and obtained using points. The rationed items included meat, milk, tea, margarine, and cheese. The meat ration, for example, allowed for a maximum of 12 ounces (340 grams) of bacon or ham, or 6 ounces (170 grams) of lean beef, mutton, or lamb per week. The milk ration provided for a quart (liter) of milk per week, while the tea ration allowed for 2 ounces (57 grams) of tea per week. The use of rationing during this period was a significant aspect of daily life in Britain during the 1940s and 1950s. Households had to be resourceful and innovative in their cooking, using rationed ingredients creatively to create nutritious and satisfying meals. The rationing system also led to a greater appreciation for simple, home-cooked meals and a renewed focus on the importance of community and sharing. This image serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and resilience of the British people during a time of great hardship and upheaval. It also highlights the importance of historical preservation and the value of understanding the past to inform the present.
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