A ration book which was issued to the residents of the united kingdom during world war 2. This is the inside of the blue stamp book, showing the stamps eileen used to buy canned goods. You would hand the token to the shopkeeper or the shopkeeper would sign the token to show you have used it. Its contents were packed in a tin container inside a wooden crate. This is a single replica junior ration book from 19441945.
January 1942 rice and dried fruit were added to the list of rationed foods. This is a great activity when teaching about the homefront during world war ii. Each stamp was worth 1 lb of sugar and was given a designed two week period during. Matches were included along with 20 3oz tins of heating. During the second world war, you couldnt just walk into a shop and buy as much.
Inside each ration book was tokens that allowed you to buy rationed items. The name of a person under 18 years of age may be signed either by such person or by his father, mother, or guardian. Pick decal of your choice, cut inside circle, soak decal in warm water, when loose slide onto top of can of your choice, put few drops of microset and microsol on it softens the decal to conform to the top of the can shape smooth out air bubbles with small paintbrush and set aside to dry. World war 2 ration book template book template, world. Although the war ended in 1945 there were shortages for a while after. Rather nice 6 months original motor fuel ration book, i would think from ww2 or just after. Ww2 kration dinner taste test reproduction duration. It stopped the resources running out during the war. Four different series of war ration books were issued. The ration books contained removable stamps good for certain rationed items, like sugar, meat, cooking oil, and canned goods. The red stamps were used to purchase meat and butter. Its a quote thats often attributed to civil war general william tecumseh sherman, who made a good.
Unlike their own timetested eiserne portion iron ration. This replica is faithfully reproduced by a professional uk printer, and is an actual copy of an original ration book from 19441945. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about war ration book. Here is the weekly ration allowance for one adult in the 1940srationed food was the food you were guaranteed to be able to get.
In her wartime memoir, teenage memories of the home front, dorothy. Rationing was introduced temporarily by the british government several times during the 20th century, during and immediately after a war at the start of the second world war in 1939, the united kingdom was importing 20 million long tons of food per year, including about 70% of its cheese and sugar, almost 80% of fruit and about 70% of cereals and fats. Every american was issued a series of ration books during the war. Ration books, world war ii, original object lessons. Each page is separate so you can include what you need. Wwii ration chocolate cake recipe by annerose0 cookpad. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942,11 through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers. Wartime kitchen ration book cooking farmersgirl kitchen. During the second world war, each country had its own version of a field ration. Motor fuel ration book for sale in uk view 44 bargains. Print or photocopy onto coloured card and staple together.
July 1941 coal was rationed because more and more miners were called up to serve in the forces. Home page ration book search how to use your war ration book. Clothing book this clothing book is for the period 19478. Ration book four also introduced red and blue cardboard tokens, each valued at onepoint, to be used as change for ration coupon purchases. Thankfully, i had just enough points left to get some raisins instead, but i felt very flat. Mckeough, office of price administration regional head, announced yesterday. Rationing is the controlled distribution of scarce resources, goods, services, or an artificial restriction of demand. Issue 1 volume 1 when made 1988 made by marshall cavendish partworks limited maker inscriptions. Civilians first received ration bookswar ration book number one, or the sugar bookon 4 may 1942, through more than 100,000 schoolteachers, pta groups, and other volunteers.
A world war 2 ration book template containing 12 pages and a front and back cover. A brilliant example of a ration booklet that children can use during their learning on the second world war and rationing. World war ii rationing stamps program, 19431946 overview of the collection title world war ii rationing stamps program dates 19431946 inclusive 1943 1946 quantity 1 box. World war two ration book replica an excellent copy of a ration book 194445. This yummy, moist cake recipe is one my grandmother created during world war ii when milk, butter, and eggs werent as readily available. Of the 180,000,000 printed, 123,000,000 were issued. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Clothes rationing continued until 1949 and food rationing until in 1952. Fabric was needed for the war effort to make uniforms, parachutes etc. So keep your ration book in hand and well drink tea across the land and an extra cup for granny too and all our dashing lads in blue.
War ration books and tokens were issued to each american family, dictating how. On the subject of garlic in the uk repetoir, pree ww2. Includes instuctions on how to use your ration book. Kids may be sent to new schools in plans to end uk lockdown. World war two ration book replica wwii teaching aids. Youll notice that they change slightly throughout the war. Two world war ii war ration book four with stampsissued houston texas. There were also red stamps, not included in eileens ration book purse, used to ration meat.
They must create a balanced menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner without exceeding their spending limit or number of points. The a, b, and c series of green stamps in ration book 4, which will be issued during the last week of october, will be valie for the purchase of canned fruits and vegetables starting nov. Each stamp was illustrated with a military symbol such as a naval ship, airplane, tank, gun, horn of plenty or torch of liberty, adding a patriotic flair. Under the food rationing system, everyone, including men, women, and children, was issued their own ration books. Throughout the 1940s and for nine years after the end of the war every man woman and child in britain owned ration books of coupons for food and clothing. Throughout the 1940s every man woman and child in britain owned ration books of coupons that had to be used to obtain food and clothing. Ration book four was printed in red, blue and green. The coupons inside allowed the owner to purchase a small amount of different foods, clothing or petrol each week. Front cover blank, inside cover lists names and addresses of retailers. I was born in 1948 but remember being given the ration books to play with. Red and blue onepoint tokens, like the one in the inset, were used to make making change for rati. A containerized group ration with 40 meal portions was also provided. Using different coloured paper green,blue and pale brown and the below templates, children can create ration books for themselves and their family.
Our ww2 ration packages are sold empty and ready for your choice of food. In 1942, five months after december 8, 1941 the united states entered the second world war, book one series were issued. Get the best deals on wwii ration book when you shop the largest online. Because it is relatively easy to copy, and it lasts for one day, its popular with reenactors. Bbc ww2 peoples war rationing and wartime recipes p. War ration book one ration coupons on the home front.
I have a ww2 ration book holder and books from a family of 4, some of the books have. Meat rationing continued for 10 years after dday june 1954 in 1946, when food was just as short as during the preceding years, bread was added to the ration and the sweet ration was halved. One can only imagine the frustration of juggling all these different ration books in order just to get byhere is a wonderfully wry account of the. While tearing down a house, gary pritt, of denmar, found two world war ii war ration stamp books that were issued to william madison boggs, jr. Our family meal plan the ww2 rations edition utterly. The government introduced rationing because certain things were in short. The opa accepted ration book applications and issued ration books, from which consumers tore out stamps in order to purchase food and other supplies at grocery stores. As a matter of fact, when a gallup poll on march 5, 1943, asked americans, do you understand how the food point rationing system works. Clothing rationing was introduced in 1941 and lasted eight years. World war two ration book replica x 10 booklets copy of a ration book 194445. The name and address details are left blank front of the ration book therefore students could fill in their own details. Rationing controls the size of the ration, which is ones allowed portion of the resources being distributed on a particular day or at a particular time. The 24 hour ration was issued out under special conditions, such as dday. Not quite the forties flat white, one was a resourceful blend of roasted.
Food rationing and canning in world war ii national womens. Find out what kind of foods were rationed during world war two and whether or not they. Available as a single purchase or save 10% if you buy 10 stock status. Vintage wwii world war 2 war ration book dated 1943 stamps united states gov. This is a reproduction of the personalsize 5 ounce tin of evaporated milk, which tommy was likely to have in his kit to turn a cuppa into a steamy delight. The wellknown american kration impressed the german army. Sift the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt, saving 2 tbsps.
World war ll ration book printable pdf teaching history. Our family meal plan the ww2 rations edition tuesday, 1 january 20 last half term my middle daughter was learning all about world war two, the dig for victory campaign and enjoyed various activities and projects which demonstrated to the class what conditions were like under rationing and the threat of air raids. Here are four photos of an actual 24 hour ration box, so you know what it should really look like. Initially used to ration sugar, coupons were later designated for other products. A person could not buy a rationed item without also giving the grocer the right ration stamp. Vintage lot of 4 world war ii war ration book wstamps inside konczal family. Full day ration set set of 6 tins which include 3 m units and 3 b unit 1 meat and beans. The 24 hour ration fit inside the standard mess kit.
The recipe will also make approximately 12 cupcakes. During world war ii, with imports disrupted and a population under attack, food. No matter the country, the contents of ww2 rations were similar, including some kind of crackers or biscuits, sweets or chocolates, and cigarettes. This article may feature affiliate links to amazon or other companies, and purchases made via these links may earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you. Ideal for school projects, events or for those with an interest in world war 2. Get the best deals on wwii ration book when you shop the largest online selection at. Claud fullwood, who lived on wwii rations for lent with a box of food. Food rationing lasted for 14 years in britain, from 1940 until 1954. The first two images explain how ration books were to be used. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Bbc history woodlands junior memories of the war click here for video clips about peoples memories of the war. Everyone needed a ration book in addition to money to buy weekly goods.
The inside cover lists names and addresses of retailers. Mum shares coronavirus cooking tips after feeding familyoffour on. The world war ii housewives would never have believed that people could be so wasteful. There are many forms of rationing, and in western civilization people experience some of them in daily life without. This is a collage of some of the posters of the time. The most common war ration book material is cotton.
The ministry of foods carefully formulated diet is generally believed to have impro. Reproduction ww2 c type field ration cans full day ration. Before the stamps of the war ration book may be used, the person for whom it was issued must sign it as indicated in the book. Heat the oil over a moderate heat, add the cleaned chopped leeks, and. This was especially important when using the coarse strong tea found in the service blend ration.