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The humble potato rationed in Britain at the basic rate of 3lb per person came into force in Britain yesterday. Due to drought, spring frosts and floods the supply was a fifth less than 1946. Picture shows: The scene at a London market as a housewife buys two weeks ration, with her books in hand.<br>10th November 1947.<br>©TopFoto

1050479 - The humble potato rationed in Britain at the basic rate of 3lb per person came into force in Britain yesterday. Due to drought, spring frosts and floods the supply was a fifth less than 1946. Picture shows: The scene at a London market as a housewife buys two weeks ration, with her books in hand.
10th November 1947.
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