Reminiscence Materials:

RATIONING, SALVAGE, MAKE DO & MEND

We have put the following images together to trigger your

memories of life on the Home Front during World War II.

The pictures can be used, together with our VE75 films,

war stories and online display, to start conversations

with friends, family and carers.

We have also included some questions to start your discussions.

Happy reminiscing!

Rationing, Salvage, Make Do & Mend: Sample questions

What was the worst thing about rationing? What did you miss the most?

How did you make your rations go further? Did you keep hens or pigs?

How did your family support the Dig for Victory campaign?

What sort of food did you eat during the war?

How did you celebrate birthdays or Christmas on rations?

What was it like when sweets were finally taken off ration after the war?

How did you support the salvage scheme? What sort of material do you collect?

What memories do you have of iron railings and other metal being collected?

How did your family make do and mend?

What did you do if you needed a new outfit during the war?

Did you use any unusual materials to make clothes? ( Curtains, parachute silk?)

Did you have any Utility furniture in your house? Describe it.