1950 to 1990 Dig for Victory sites returned to previous use. Decreased interest in personal food production. Food becomes a cheap commodity due to industrial farming techniques. Many thousands of acres of allotments fall into disuse and are taken back by local authorities for development. Organic Gardening increases in popularity.
Gardening become the largest national pastime.
Government Committee report on Allotments. The Allotment Movement in England and Wales. By D.J. Humphreys. Allotment and Leisure Gardener. Issue 3 1996.