Rations Collection (#5)

The German Armys Field Bakeries During World War I. From The Illustrated War News, 1915

Boatman Old Alick rows the holly-topped Christmas boxes from the families ashore out to the lighthouse December 1943

Petrol Rationing in Birmingham September 1939 People queue for petrol coupons at the outbreak of the second world war

WW2 First Queue of the day people wait for hot bread

Mrs Bushaway and her husband get one quart of milk per week but the children are allowed a pint each day In Britain first consideration is always given to the children 1947

Post War Food Rationing During the Second World War, (1939-45), there were a lot of shortages of essential foodstuffs, not just luxuries

British soldier eating rations at the Front, WW1
Tommys Salle A Manger at the Front. Dinner-time in a British trench where the soldiers dining room with tapestried with mud and carpeted with muddy water. Date: 1915

Frys Cocoa advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for Frys Pure Breakfast Cocoa, Always on Active Service, being enjoyed by three British soldiers at the Front. 1918

Lea and Perrins advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce, a perfect gift for soldiers at the front to use with their war rations with claims that it makes bully beef appetizing

WW1 - League of National Safety - set up to promote the value of rationing, the efforts to avoid wastage, to further the objects of the Food Economy Campaign

Token for penicillin, 20th century C017 / 0716
Metal token for penicillin, twentieth century. The token reads V-Cillin K, Potassium Phenoxymethyl Penicillin, Effective and bares a bearded mans face in the centre

German ration card WWI
German bread ration card from Munich, Germany during World War I

Vegetables for market, 1941. Artist: Cecil Beaton
Vegetables for market, 1941. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]

The Soldier and his Rations: A photograph taken at one of the British camps in France, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Part of Canadas gift of flour of the relief of war distress in England, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

A store of war bread for the German troops, 1915. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol. III - 1915.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1915]

An inspector visiting a Berlin bakery, 1915. An inspector checking to see that the Government limitation on the use of flour is being observed. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War Vol

Clara Barton, (born 1830), 1920s
Clara Barton, born in 1830 was President of the American Red Cross. She came to Cuba in 1898 to distribute rations. She died in 1912

Serving out a days fresh meat ration on board HMS Talbot, 1896. Artist: WM Crockett
Serving out a days fresh meat ration on board HMS Talbot, 1896. The Talbot was a cruiser that entered service in September 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 30th October 1896

German troops stopping for midday rations on the way to Brussels, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Victorian Scrap - army meat rations. late 19th century

British Food Rationing, First World War, 1918
Diagram showing the weekly butchers meat ration allowed for an adult (with children receiving half the amount). Rationing was introduced at the end of World War One when ships carrying food

British soldiers in a trench
Three British Tommies eat a basic meal in a trench, using a crate as a makeshift table, on the Western Front. Date: 1932

The Wars - France / Drawing rations from railhead. Mericourt ?Photograph of rations being loaded onto horse-drawn wagons from covered railway wagons, 1915-1918

WW2 poster, British Rail catering information, with a cartoon by Fougasse. Food was rationed for British Rail, as for everyone else, and Refreshment Baskets were discontinued. circa 1940s

British and enemy civilian food supplies during WWI
Diagram showing the food rations and supplies in Britain compared with that in Germany and Austria during WW1. Date: 1918

Cartoon, The meat card, WW1
Cartoon, The meat card. When a cook is unable to obtain seven cutlets for her employers seven dinner guests, they are all instructed to bring their own cutlet. Date: 1917

Cartoon, Playing cards, WW1
Cartoon, Playing cards. Two old men at a table in a cafe play a game of cards (piquet) with their food rationing cards, which are normally used for buying meat, bread, coal and sugar. Date: 1917

Cartoon, French street market, WW1
Cartoon, French street market. A woman and stallholder chat about the war and food rationing while a stray dog steals a fish. Date: 1917

1920 / Russia / Food Rations
Workers collecting their food rations from official bureaux. Date: 1920

Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - Inmates Daily Rations
An illustration of a typical days food rations for inmates of Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory. Date: 1908

Russian sailors drinking grog rations in the Russian Navy Date: 1893

Things We Vow We Will Do, When Peace Breaks out
Cartoon by George Studdy showing a gent purposefully indulging in wasteful behaviour, a welcome relief after years of food control, shortages and rationing. Date: 1918

WW1 - Eastern Front - Dinner for Austrian soldiers delivered
WW1 - Eastern Front - Austrian soldiers crawl to deliver rations to soldiers in shallow trenches whilst under Russian shell-fire. Date: 1915

After a meal in a British trench 1915
A peaceful pipe before another spell of duty. 1915

WW2 Christmas card, clothes rationing
WW2 Christmas card, comment on clothes rationing. Date: circa 1942

WW2 Christmas card, The Weeks Ration
WW2 Christmas card, showing a butcher in his shop, a reproduction of a painting entitled The Weeks Ration. The verse inside reads: When we queue for our chop in the butchers shop

WW2 Christmas card, wartime restrictions
WW2 Christmas card. Whats in the Post this Morning? Rationing and other wartime restrictions. Date: circa 1942

WW1 Oxo advertisement
Advertisement for Oxo suggesting Oxo and potato cakes as a delicious (and economical) luncheon during the First World War. Date: 1918

Rationing of Food, February 1918, WW1
Page from The Sphere reporting on the introduction of food rationing of meat and butter in London and Home Counties on 25 February 1918

British troops in church billets in Flanders, WW1
Just back from the trenches, British troops settle down in church billets during a service after a stretch of work in the first line on the Western Front

Oxo advertisement with trench scene, WW1
Advertisement for Oxo, for men at the Front and in training, with an excellent accompanying picture illustrating the grim conditions borne by soldiers in the trenches

Food shortages, WW1
London society finds that the only topic of conversation in 1918 is food, rationing and what there is available to eat. An illustration by Annie Fish to accompany the Letters of Eve gossip column in

Ready cut out pyjamas
An illustration of eight pieces of a set of pyjamas, made of ceylonette. Enabling the reader to use and make into a set of pyjamas, including a girdle and coming with a set of instructions

Carrying rations up the communication trench. On reverse of postcard - Carrying rations up the communication trench to the men in the firing line. The men alway(s) carry loaded rifles and ammunition

A week of food required for the German Army, WW1
A scale drawing giving an impression of the volume of food needed to feed the German Army for one week during the First World War compared to the spires of Cologne Cathedral. Date: 1914

Royal Artillery soldiers eating dinner, WW1
Four soldiers of the Royal Artillery enjoy some lunch during the First World War. Date: c.1916

War Time Pudding with Oxo, 1918
Advertisement for Oxo from the First World War, suggesting that the versatile stock cube could help out your meat ration. A new Oxo dish prepared by an unidentified celebrated chef

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"Rations: A Lifeline in Times of Need" During times of war and hardship, rations became a symbol of hope and survival. Sharing Rations - The Troopers Christmas-Box was an act of camaraderie that brought soldiers together during the festive season, reminding them that they were not alone in their struggles. Inventions often push boundaries, but Rejected by the Inventions Board IX - Heath Robinson took creativity to another level. This whimsical contraption showcased the ingenuity behind ration distribution during World War I, proving that even amidst chaos, innovation could thrive. The Salvation Army played a crucial role in providing rations to soldiers on the frontlines during WWI. Their unwavering dedication ensured that troops received much-needed sustenance and comfort in dire circumstances. Passport to Pimlico (1949) depicted a post-war era where rationing still prevailed. It highlighted how limited resources affected communities and emphasized the importance of responsible consumption for collective well-being. The Dig for Victory poster from WWII urged citizens to grow their own food as part of the war effort. It served as a reminder that every individual's contribution mattered when it came to securing essential rations for themselves and others. Save Food posters from WWI echoed this sentiment by encouraging people to minimize waste and make conscious choices about food consumption. These powerful visuals reminded society about the value of each morsel during times when scarcity loomed large. "Don't Waste Bread" became more than just words on a poster during WWI; it evolved into a mantra etched into people's minds as they strived to make every crumb count amidst shortages caused by conflict. Advertisements like Horlicks' 1916 malted milk tablets showcased innovative ways companies contributed towards ration supplies. These compact yet nutritious tablets provided sustenance while being easily transportable – an ideal solution for soldiers enduring harsh conditions far away from home. Even centuries ago, rations played a vital role in sustaining communities.