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Rationing in Britain

Food rationing in Britain didn't end until the mid 1950s, even though the Second World War was over. So what was it like living through a time of shortages and ration books? Alan Johnston investigates.

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Tue 2 Feb 2010 08:50GMT

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  • Tue 2 Feb 2010 00:50GMT
  • Tue 2 Feb 2010 08:50GMT

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