Free download: The Urban Working Class Household Diet 1940-1949

If you haven’t flicked through this Ministry of Food report, it’s fascinating reading, especially if you are interested in the typical diet before, during and after WW2. The whole 121 page report is below for you to browse or save to your computer and is invaluable if you are a food historian or just simply curious!

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8 thoughts on “Free download: The Urban Working Class Household Diet 1940-1949


  1. Oh wow Carolyn,
    That must have taken you hours to scan that book. Thank you so very much, I shall really enjoy having the opportunity to look at it properly on the weekend. Thank you once again, Frances


    • Oh goodness me! I wish I could take the credit for putting in all that work!!! I downloaded it off the UK government website and shared it here! When I find anything I try and share it here and collect things as a resource for people. I am however going to try and can some of the books I have in my possession C xxxx (at some stage!!)

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