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Kris Gourlay

Rationing book shows what Edinburgh locals ate during the Second World War

Most people these days would just nip to the shops if they needed a few ingredients or groceries for dinner, and they can pick up as many as they please.

But, during the Second World War, Edinburgh residents were limited to just a few of everything.

A picture of rationing portions during the Second World War has surfaced that shows what Edinburgh locals were limited to in terms of food.

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