Description
This book serves up the remarkable story of how Britain fed itself during and after the Second World War. From whale meat and Woolton pie to black market deals and the Dig for Victory campaign, readers discover the humour, hardship and inventiveness that defined an era. Featuring cartoons, recipes, and period slogans, this Very Peculiar History combines social history and trivia to show how the austerity of the 1940s shaped modern Britain - proving that necessity really is the mother of invention.
Details
  • Author: Arscott, David
  • Publisher: Bonnier Publishing
  • Format: Hardback
  • Publication Date: 23/04/2026
  • ISBN: 9781835874165
  • B-Code: B083411
  • Illustrated: Illustrations
  • Pages: 192
  • Dimensions: 152x101mm