Advert from the Ministry of Food Soap Rationing From Monday, February 9th [1942], soap may be bought only against a coupon or buying permit. The oils and fats used in soap manufacture occupy much shipping space, and some of this must be saved for food. you will have 4 coupons in each 4-weekly period, and will be able to use these how and when you like within the period. There will be no registration, and you may buy from any shop stocking the kind you require. Each of the four…
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Shopkeepers re-planning their delivery services
Advert article which featured in the local Bromley Times newspaper in February 1942 from the Ministry of War Transport, Ministry of Food and the Board of Trade. Why shopkeepers are re-planning their delivery services to you Shopkeepers are re-planning their delivery services to customers to bring final victory nearer. For this self-same reason, shoppers are being asked to carry their shopping home. By supporting their scheme to the full shoppers may be putting themselves to some inconvenience. But those who help have satisfaction of knowing that their efforts, coupled with…
Who was Lord Woolton?
Frederick James Marquis, was an English Businessman and politician, born and raised in Lancashire. During World War two Woolton was one of a number of businessmen (including Sir Andrew Duncan, Lord Leathers, Oliver Lyttelton, and P. J. Grigg) who became became non-party ministers, brought into government to help with the war effort. In April 1940, Woolton was appointed Minister of Food, and established the rationing system, generally regarded as a success. He maintained food imports from America, kept prices down and organised a programme of free school meals. At the beginning of the…
Lord Woolton Pie: The Official Recipe
Originally called Lord Woolton pie, and later as simply Woolton Pie, this pastry dish of vegetables was widely served in Britain during World War Two when rationing and shortages made other dishes hard to prepare. It was first created at the Savoy Hotel in London by its then Maitre Chef de Cuisine, Francis Latry. It was one of a number of recipes commended to the British public by the Ministry of Food during the Second World War to enable a nutritious diet to be maintained despite shortages and rationing of…
Food Facts, September 1940
Handy Tips from the Ministry of Food, 1940 This regular feature from the Ministry of Food appeared in the Bromley & District Times on20th September 1940 (page 6). This follows on from the advice given in the August 1940 food facts. This Week’s Food Facts Most of us are going through a rather tough time. Now, more than ever, proper food is vital to our health. Don’t think that odd snacks during the day will sustain you. One full meal will do you twice as much good. Eat fresh food. See that your…
Grow Fit not Fat on your War Diet!
The Ministry of Food published some food facts in local newspapers during WW2 to encourage readers to ‘Cut of “Extras”, Cut out waste’ and not oto eat more that needed. One interesting suggestion was cooked lettuce! Never thought to try that. I doubt if I will resort to such a drastic method. Perhaps food rationing might solve the obesity crisis today! Mind you it would have economic problems for the supermarkets etc that thrive through our love of food This advert appeared in the Bromley & Kentish Times on 2nd August 1940 (page 3).…
Warning to take your own Tea on Holiday with you
In 1918 the Ministry of Food proved it cared about its nations love of Tea after sending a message out to the public warning them that they may not be able to obtain supplies of their beloved brew whilst visiting holiday resorts, telling them to ‘take their own’ with them. Take Tea With You The Ministry of Food desires to warn visitors to holiday resorts that they must not rely on being able to obtain supplies of tea while away from home. Persons who do not propose to stay at…