Homefront - Food and Clothing Flashcards
When was rationing introduced?
January 1940
Why was rationing introduced?
To overcome the problem of limited food supplies
Was rationing temporary?
It was introduced as a temporary measure
When were the final restrictions of rationing finally lifted?
1955
What was distributed?
Ration books
What did different colours mean?
Different colours were for different categories in society
Who did people have to register with?
The shops of their choice in order to use their ration books
What essentials were rationed?
Eggs, sugar, butter, margarine, meat, tea, cheese and fruit
What did nutritionists check?
A balanced diet was available to all
What was provided as a substitute to milk as it was in short supply?
Dried milk
How was rationing a levelling experience?
Everyone experienced the same thing
Who was more vulnerable during the wartime?
Pregnant women and children
Who received special provisions through the Vitamin Welfare Scheme?
Children, pregnant women and nursing mothers
What were these women allowed more of?
Milk and eggs
Why did cookery change?
Needed to meet availability
What types of food were introduced?
Soups, corned beef hash, carrot cake, toffee carrots and potato pie
What patriotic dishes were introduced?
Victory Flan and Dunkirk Delight
What did the Dig for Victory Campaign involve?
Digging up golf courses, famous gardens and the moat at the Tower of London
How many allotments were there in Britain?
1.4 million
What would the wealth have had to do with their land?
Sell it/provide it for food
How did the rich and poor work together?
They worked together on all allotments and communion gardens
What were people’s diets?
Meagre and plain but healthy
What were people encouraged to do with their clothing?
Look after, mend and recycle
What did the Utility Scheme ensure?
Consumer goods were produced at an affordable price for lower income families
What items carried a utility mark?
Clothing, shoes, carpets and house paint
What was also rationed?
Soap and other toiletries
