How to Survive in Ration Book Britain

This guide, How to Survive in Ration-Book Britain, will help the time-traveller who journeys backto mid-twentieth century Britain. From 1939 to 1945, the country is involved in WorldWar Two and even after victory is achieved, Britain is cash-strapped and years of austerityfollow. Throughout, food, clothing, fuel, furniture and items we take for granted today arerationed and people are scrimping, scraping and using their imagination just to get by. As cities and towns are bombed, lives lost and homes destroyed, men are called to serve thecountry, children are evacuated and women are expected to 'do their bit' on the 'Home Front',maintaining the house as a place of welcome, boosting morale and stretching meagre foodallowances to keep everyone fed and fit. This is no easy life yet people find lighter momentsand 'carry on carrying on'. Whatever the disaster, somebody will find a way to make tea. TheEnglish 'cuppa' is the answer to almost every problem. You have to admire their spirit. Enjoy the experience as this book helps you to survive the hazards and live life to the full inRation-Book Britain.