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Bearing in mind that food was strictly rationed (unless you knew someone who could get you something at a price - black market and spivs) in Great Britain during World War II, there would be nothing like the amount of food, or variety, we enjoy today. The British Government sent out advice leaflets and poster giving advice on how to make do and mend. So, a family may sit down in the evening to mashed potato (filling) and a sausage each, or the last of the meat ration, with maybe a bit of cabbage, or even nettles for greens, or something from the vegetable patch, and then the air-raid sirens would sound. Obviously, the family would head for the Anderson Shelter in the back garden, with the sensible members taking their plate of food with them. In the shelter they would be fairly safe from the shrapnel from exploding German bombs, but would not survive a direct or a very close nearby hit.
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What was the 3 air raid shelters called in ww2?
there where two air raid shelters one was the Morrison shelter which looked like a table the other was the Anderson shelter which was underground
Were did people in London sleep for safety?
During WW2 many Londoners slept on the platforms of London Underground stations. Basements of buildings were used as communal air raid shelters. Morrison shelters and Anderson shelters for individual families were also used.
Who made anderson shelters in world war 2?
Over 3 million of these small iron shelters were erected in England before and during World War 2. They were distributed free to low income families and for a nominal fee to those that had a higher income. They were about 6 feet high, 4 1/2 feet wide and 6 1/2 feet long. They were designed to buried four feet deep and have earth piled over them. After the war, they were reclaimed for scrap metal. Some are still used, having been dug up and re-purposed as garden sheds.
When was the Anderson shelter created?
Because the man who invented the Anderson shelter his surname was Anderson its just the same as the Morrison shelter too!!!
A fixed allowence of food in World War 2 is called?
A fixed allowance of food in WW2 was called a ration. Every soldier had their specific ration of food each day.
What year where Stanton shelters used?
The two main shelters used during WW2 were the Anderson and the Morrison. I can't find any reference to a Stanton shelter.
What was the 3 air raid shelters called in ww2?
there where two air raid shelters one was the Morrison shelter which looked like a table the other was the Anderson shelter which was underground
Were did people in London sleep for safety?
During WW2 many Londoners slept on the platforms of London Underground stations. Basements of buildings were used as communal air raid shelters. Morrison shelters and Anderson shelters for individual families were also used.
Did air raid shelters have carpets?
Rarely but yes some air raid shelters during the blitz did have carpets. There were many types of shelters in WW2 such as the Anderson and Morrison shelters but many shelters included basements and even rail way tubes. Though carpets were never used in the rail way tubes a few private shelters did include carpet however most were basic.
What were the shelters called in world war 2?
In the United Kingdom or rather Great Britain there were shelters called Anderson Shelters for people who wanted to have shelters at their homes. There were shelters in the cities that were located in basements, underground facilities, train stations and commercial places.
When was an Anderson shelter invented?
they were built in ww2
What were the rules for public air raid shelters during ww2?
nothing
Who made anderson shelters in world war 2?
Over 3 million of these small iron shelters were erected in England before and during World War 2. They were distributed free to low income families and for a nominal fee to those that had a higher income. They were about 6 feet high, 4 1/2 feet wide and 6 1/2 feet long. They were designed to buried four feet deep and have earth piled over them. After the war, they were reclaimed for scrap metal. Some are still used, having been dug up and re-purposed as garden sheds.
When was the Anderson shelter created?
Because the man who invented the Anderson shelter his surname was Anderson its just the same as the Morrison shelter too!!!
What was rationed WW2?
eating small portions of food and saving portions for what food you did have
What shelters did people build in world war 2?
In WW2 bomb shelters were built due to being scared of begging bombed at there own home. This took place afte the bombing of pearl harbor. People thought if japan was willing to make such a trip to Hawaii,then they might make a trip to our homelend ,therefore many people scared of this fact, built bomb shelters in there own backyard.anyother questions on ww2, i would be willing to help.hit me back.
How was the world war 2 tunnel shelter made?
The ww2 air raid shelters were dug deep underground and then bricked in with strong materials to keep people safe from air raids. Some air raid shelters have been renovated and are still used today for other creative purposes.
