Viscount Astor's WWII Ration Book - a photo on Flickriver

Viscount Astor's WWII Ration Book

While on the subject of the Astors, here’s a curio I picked up years ago: the cover of a Second World War ration book, issued to (and signed by) William Waldorf Astor’s eldest son, Waldorf.

As you can see, his address is Cliveden, Taplow, Bucks, and the ration book was issued by the Ministry of Food from its national headquarters in Colwyn Bay, North Wales.

Waldorf Astor (1879-1952) became the Second Viscount Astor upon the death of his father, and was variously a Member of Parliament, Member of the House of Lords, Lord Mayor of Plymouth, owner of The Observer newspaper, and chairman of several charitable trusts. His wife was Nancy Astor, who completely eclipsed him, not least by becoming the first woman to take her seat as a Member of Parliament at Westminster in 1919.

Incidentally, the name Waldorf is derived from the German village of Walldorf, near Heidelberg, where the family has its roots.

Taken in: UK / England / South Bucks District / Cliveden (show map)

Taken on: May 29, 2024

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