World War II
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Life changed dramatically for people during World War II. Rationing became part of daily life because of a shortage of some foods, such as eggs and sugar. Travel back to the war years with our tasty tea-time treats: recipes below.
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Parsnip Whip
Rationing affected the way people cooked and ate, try creating a World War II parsnip whip or stew.
Chocolate cake
Have a go at chocolate cake without eggs and mock apricot tart, made with carrots!
Blitz archaeology
Record evidence of the WWII Blitz in your area by following this guide, created for South East London.
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Information on WWII evacuations, rationing, air raids and the Blitz.
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