4 - Socio-economic influences - WW2

Question 1

What was the problem that arose from WW2?

Answer 1

The bombing raids and focus on weapon/ ammunition manufacture led to a severe shortage of many goods

Question 2

What was introduced to tackle the problem of shortage in WW2?

Answer 2

Rationing

Question 3

What was the utility furniture scheme?

Answer 3

• Led by Gordon Russell (furniture designer)
• Fulfilled basic furniture requirements
• Prioritised newly married couple and people made homeless due to bombing raids
• Designs were strong, simple and fit for purpose
• Traditional manufacturing methods and materials
• Approved items were marked with a ‘CC41’ logo