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WW2 Replica Ration Book
What did ration books look like? Here’s an accurate copy of a ration book for you. The front cover is blank, so it can be filled in by the new owner! The inside cover lists names and addresses of retailers. Use these books to illustrate how ration books worked. Great educational resource, ideal for children learning about WWII. Perfect gift for reminiscence.
Description:
WW2 replica junior ration book (1944-1945); including coupons and list of local retailers – an absolute must for any wartime household.
Rationing in WW2:
Children’s rations were slightly different to adults. Children received extra food such as milk and orange juice. The National Milk Scheme provided one pint of milk for every child under 5. Fruit and vegetables were not rationed but were in short supply.
This short film explains rationing in simple terms.
The notion of rationing and food shortages offers a glimpse of a world that people may not be familiar with.
We hear from an eye-witness called Graham, who recounts how he cycled ten miles because he heard there might be ice-cream.
Gladys, tells us how her dad made carrot Christmas puddings as they couldn’t get dried fruit.
The ‘Did You Know’ section explores how during Easter, some shops sold carrots on a stick instead of selling chocolate eggs. It also discusses the positive impact rationing had on the country’s health.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/articles/zbgby9q
Many Children took their ration books to their host famous when they were evacuated.
Some evacuees flourished in their new surroundings. Others endured a miserable time away from home. Many evacuees from inner-city areas had never seen farm animals before or eaten vegetables. In many instances a child’s upbringing in urban poverty was misinterpreted as parental neglect.
