Food

The ‘Oslo Meal’, a seemingly modest yet remarkably influential dietary innovation, originated in Norway during the 1920s, largely thanks to the dedicated efforts of Professor Carl Schiøtz, a physician deeply committed to public health, particularly the welfare of schoolchildren. This uncooked meal, also known as the ‘Oslo breakfast’ or ‘Oslo lunch’, transcended its initial aim […]

Food rationing began on the 8th January 1940, with bacon, butter and sugar the first to be listed. By 1942 many other foodstuffs, including meat and dairy, were also being rationed. At this time, the typical weekly food ration included 4 oz of bacon or ham, plus around 1 shilling and 2 pence worth of

We’ve all heard about food rationing during the Second World War, but how did it really impact the lives of people living in Britain? On the 29th September 1939, the government held a National Registration Day. Every household was required to complete a form, listing the people who lived in their house. Using this information

To address the challenges of a second world war the government established a number of new departments to assist in their duties. Responsible for national food production and supply, The Ministry of Food played a vital role in feeding the nation through almost six years of conflict. Here are our top ten interesting facts about

As the world war progressed well into the 1940’s, importing food became increasingly difficult. Many strategies were used to try and address this, from reforming the Women’s Land Army to rationing food supplies and launching the Dig for Victory campaign. Nevertheless, a lack of important vitamins was clearly having a negative impact on the health