On the Ration
On the Ration. A family butcher in Bristol in January 1940. Bacon, butter and sugar go on the ration this month, and meat follows in March, at one and…
Registered customers only. One and tenpence a head.
A family butcher in Bristol in January 1940. Bacon, butter and sugar go on the ration this month, and meat follows in March, at one and tenpence worth a head a week. Every household must register with one butcher, and your supplies will be what your registrations entitle you to.
- Starts
- January 1940
- Length
- 18 months
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Scored on
- Reach £190,000 of annual sales
- Business
- Butcher
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