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Wolverhampton and the Great War

The Home Front

Rationing

Food shortages led to the rationing of items such as margarine, sugar and uncooked meat. The log book for Ss Mary & John RC School records that in January 1918 the school had to close as teachers were required at the Town Hall to work on ration cards

(D-EDS-105/3/2)

(D-EDS-105/3/2)

Bilston Borough Council Food Office ration posters c. 1914 - 1918

Bilston Borough Council Food Office ration posters c. 1914 - 1918

Bilston Borough Council Food Office ration posters, c.1914 - 1918
(C-UD-BIL/2/5/1)

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