WW2 - Shortage of Potatoes in Britain during the War
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WW2 - Shortage of Potatoes in Britain during the War
Sorry No Potatoes - a British housewife has limited choice for her vegetable purchasing, as potato stocks dry up due to tight rationing control over supply - December, 1941. Date: 1941
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1941 Beans Carrots Choice Control Controlled Controls Greengrocer Greengrocers Housewife Potato Potatoes Produce Purchase Purchasing Ration Rationed Rationing Rations Shopper Shopping Stall Stock Stocks Supply Tight Vegetable Vegetables Basics December Pricing
Sorry No Potatoes - A British Housewife's Limited Vegetable Choices during World War II
EDITORS COMMENTS
Date: December, 1941 Amidst the harsh realities of World War II, the British people faced numerous challenges in their daily lives, particularly in their diet. This poignant photograph captures the struggle of a British housewife as she shops for vegetables during the winter of 1941, a time when potato stocks were running dangerously low due to tight rationing control over their supply. The war had disrupted agricultural production, leading to food shortages and rationing. Potatoes, a staple food in the British diet, were among the most affected. The image shows a greengrocer's stall with an empty potato bin, a stark reminder of the scarcity of this essential vegetable. The housewife, dressed in a wartime coat and hat, carefully examines the meager selection of vegetables available. Carrots and beans, which were also rationed, are displayed in small quantities. The pricing board behind her indicates the escalating cost of these vegetables, making it even more challenging for families to afford a balanced diet. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the wartime struggles faced by the British people on the home front. The shortage of potatoes and other basic produce forced families to adapt and find creative ways to make do with limited resources. This image is a testament to their resilience and determination to maintain normalcy amidst the chaos of war.
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