In 1953 many kinds of food were rationed (people could only buy a little)

In 1953 every kind of food was rationed (people could only buy a little)

In 1952 Queen Elizabeth II was crowned

In 1952 Princess Elizabeth ascended to the throne as Queen Elizabeth II

In 1952 you could only shop with your ration book and had to register with a shop

In 1952 you could buy whatever you liked, like today

In 1952 eggs were rationed

In early 1952 soap was rationed but it came off ration books later that year

In early 1952 soap was rationed and staid rationed until all restrictions were lifted in 1954

In 1952 tea and soap came off rations, which means people could buy as much of these goods as they liked

Our shopping habits have changed since 1952

We are adopting some of the shopping habits prevalent in 1952, like recycling, using tote bags/baskets, cycling

In 1952 people needed their ration books to buy most foods and drinks

In 1952 people needed their ration books to buy most foods and drinks apart from children

In 1952 people needed their ration books to buy most foods and drinks but not to order meals in restaurants and cafes

In 1952 people needed their ration books to buy most foods and drinks even at restaurants and cafes