SEPT 1939
FIRST CHILDREN EVACUATED
Due to the fear of air attack and even invasion, British children are evacuated from the cities and into rural areas. The first evacuation was carried out two days before the declaration of war.
JAN 1940
FOOD RATIONING INTRODUCED
The British government introduces rationing to help combat the national food shortage. Every member of the British public is given a ration book with coupons necessary to purchase the rationed items. These
