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MPX5129888: Post Second World War - Rationing - A butcher shows his method of giving everyone a 'turn' for off the ration meats. When a surname initial appeared on the ration notice board the customers of this shop could ask for liver, tripe, etc. The 'turn' would come around about once every three weeks. 28th January, 1947 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images
MPX5120021: Below Chancery Lane hidden away behind large safe doors, the London Silver Vaults house a seemingly endless number of specialist silverware dealers. There is a massive range of goods, from candelabras and cutlery to fine jewellery. Our picture shows: Silversmiths at work in the Silver Vaults of London, December 1956 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images