Clothes rationing comes to an end

Record ID: 574860

  • Title: Clothes rationing comes to an end
  • Date: 17th March 1949
  • Summary: UNKNOWN: INT/EXT CLOTHING Rationing comes to end. Shots of ration books being given. Clothes priced with coupons. Mr Wilson speaks of event RATIONING Clothes rationing comes to end. Shots of ration books being offered over counter. Man giving coupon book. Clothes seen with prices marked up. Mr Wilson speaks on end of rationing Ranonina officially ended on everything in 1954 MR HAROLD WILSON PRESIDENT OF BOARD OF TRADE In close-up - speaks on end of clothes rationing Fashion and Costume; Post War ration, rations, scheme, textiles, buy, sell, coupons, coupon books
  • Embargoed: 1st April 1949 12:00
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  • Topics: Social Services / Welfare
  • Reuters ID: LVA2ZV3MQSWXM6U47WGEFUTZZWJB
  • Story Text: Harold Wilson (President of Trade Board) announces the end of clothing rationing
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