The Ration Book Food Tour Eat like its 1942

Join a local foodie on an original one of a kind food and drink walking tour - Eat like it's 1942 with a blitz of history. 2 hours jam packed with rationing, war stories, statistics and fun - they'll even be sound bites. Walk the streets of Norwich like you never did before, see the city like you were there in 1942. All the places we visit were. Rationing wasn't about starvation it was about cheats, a tad of black market and eating enough - you'll be full, well walked and gain all the knowledge about war torn Norwich in the most significant year.

1. 1

   Norwich Market

   20 min

   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.

2. 2

   Norwich Market

   20 min

   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.

3. 3

   Jarrolds

   20 min

   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.

4. 4

   Norwich

   20 min

   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.

5. 5

   Norwich

   20 min

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

6. 6

   Elm Hill

   10 min

   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.

7. 7

   St Giles Church

   5 min

   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.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.