Primary Sources: World War II in North Ayrshire: Local Newspapers: Adverts

The following topics have been researched by secondary school history teachers and the Local History Librarian at North Ayrshire Libraries Local History department using local newspapers published at the time of WWII.

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Source One: Look out in the Blackout


Summary: Nearly 1,200 killed in December alone.
Irvine Herald 9/2/40 Click on picture to enlarge

 

Source Two: War Time Cookery Demonstrations


Summary: War Time Cookery Demonstrations

 
Irvine Herald 19/4/40 Click on picture to enlarge

 

Source Three: Morale: how to play your part


Summary: Practical hints which will mean strength, steadiness and efficiency for all; it is hoped that everyone will follow these hints and that copies will be put up in every home, air-raid shelter, observation post and factory.
Irvine Herald 26/7/40 Click on picture to enlarge

 

Source Four: Now on Ration


Summary: A detailed list of goods which come under the new clothing and cloth rationing scheme.
Largs & Millport Weekly News 6/6/41 Click on picture to enlarge

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