The Ration Book Food Tour Eat like its 1942

After the intro, 1942 health and safety briefing and some 1942 war time in Norwich facts. You will be given a ration book - the first stop is mushy peas on the market - the perfect war time protein to fill you up. Then learn about war time rationing and the Uk / USA salute.

War time rationing with sweets - sample some 1942 typical retro British sweets and learn about the bomb that inc a sweet, along with pre decimalisation money with samples.

We talk about Norwich bombings in 1942 and why this was a significant year. Cloths rationing and the home guard and why jarrold's played an important role in 1942 and is still standing today.

On to the Grosvenor that stood in 1942 as a fish and chip shop - enjoy a mini cone in newspaper enjoyed in their bunker. And learn about the yanks - the friendly invasion.

Colgate - mid walk to our last stop. I talk about the important role women had in the war. Local History

The Britton arms was serving food to the locals in 1942 - find out what 5 shillings got you. We enjoy a very British (Norfolk) cuppa tea and a sweet treat. Enjoy the last Rolo and find out about Norwich chocolate before it was bombed.

Your option - for only £10 unguided you can pay at St Giles hotel for a French war time cocktail and a piggy bite, giving you an extra hour and time to relax in an art deco hotel which was the telephone exchange in 1942.