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Mariam82 · 17-09-2011, 10:31

I have a clipping from the Saturday The Observer Dec 18 1943 -
FEW APPLES OR ORANGES, BUT PLENTY OF MISTLETOE

'Not only toys are scarce. There will be few apples or oranges for sale in local shops this Christmas, an Accrington wholesaler told an 'observer' man yesterday.
Any oranges available will be reserved for the very young children.
There is no prospect of Canadian apples, nuts or other fruit.
Holly and mistletoe for Christmas decorating are plentiful, but the difficulty in transport, since they cannot be brought except on top of other loads. Hence they will remain dear in the shops, and nearly all the holly is likely to be taken for the making of wreaths. '

I love this - I had found the clipping in connection with family history research but it paints a picture of wartime which is amazing.
Maria M

17-09-2011, 10:31	#15
Mariam82 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 65 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	Re: Support your local market this Christmas I have a clipping from the Saturday The Observer Dec 18 1943 - FEW APPLES OR ORANGES, BUT PLENTY OF MISTLETOE 'Not only toys are scarce. There will be few apples or oranges for sale in local shops this Christmas, an Accrington wholesaler told an 'observer' man yesterday. Any oranges available will be reserved for the very young children. There is no prospect of Canadian apples, nuts or other fruit. Holly and mistletoe for Christmas decorating are plentiful, but the difficulty in transport, since they cannot be brought except on top of other loads. Hence they will remain dear in the shops, and nearly all the holly is likely to be taken for the making of wreaths. ' I love this - I had found the clipping in connection with family history research but it paints a picture of wartime which is amazing. Maria M