Britain in The 50s
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Through the eyes of newsreel cameras and advertising of the time, we present an affectionate look at the way we were in the 1950's: the way we dressed, the way we laughed (and cried) - even the way we holidayed. In 1950, Britain was working hard to recover from the Second World War. Yet, as the decade went on and the economic conditions improved - prompting PM MacMillan to tell people of Britain "You never had it so good" - a cascade of wonderful gadgets found their way into British homes, and families began holidaying on the beaches and promenades. By the end of the decade booming Britain was in overdrive with 5.5 million cars on the road, the opening of the M1 and the arrival of the first Mini. The teenager had also come of age with new dance crazes and flamboyant fashions interspersed with bizzare hairstyles - anything to make them stand out in the crowd! This programme also focuses on the events that shook the world during the decade; the death of George VI in 1952 heralding a new Queen, Elizabeth II, and her Coronation in 1953; the conquering of Everest: the first four minute mile; the last woman to be hanged in Britain; and the tragic Munich air disaster.
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Kippers for breakfast governor??
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The good old days when England was for the English and childten could play safely outside with no fear of paedophile gangs from Asia!.
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Well look at that, 16 children to feed on £7 pw! After Churchill's war, the NHS ensured 'family planning' (eugenics) resulted in today's infertility and excuse for yet more immigration. Rationing continued until 1953 and housing was appalling. The NHS ensured every stage of intimate life was monitored; children were ensured toxic vaccines with outbreaks of polio, thalidomide and other hitherto unknown disabilities emerging with an increasingly dumbed-down population, becoming hooked on tell-a-vision, gadgets, consumerism. Women encouraged to work in order to double tax revenues and this is WHY the people of this landmass are ... well .... what can I say?
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100 years ago - TODAY !!!
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So this is what London looked like before multiculturalism... Hmmmmmmm!!
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When women were actually women, modest, stay at home, look after the kids, respected their virginity. Now just whores dressed like sluts with a bitch attitude. I'm not talking about every girl, so don't get mad
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You get out the vibrator and I'll fire up the tape recorder.
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Good old BBC and Pathe. Speaking down to the masses with clipped middle class voices. Still the same really.
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"sweet young things" "girls with brains" So patronising to women.
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Doesn't matter what decade because if you are working class life is crap.
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are you watching Goodwood Revival, you need the Brighton Promettes !
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The U.S. will not be like U K and Europe where the Muslims take over. That you can be sure of that with President Trump in charge. Big changes at the immigration dept.
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that bed would cost like 60.000 dollar todays lol
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Read some of the comments below and see what kind of "people" you lefties are defending. And don`t think they`ll spare YOU either.
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Before Coming to india (before 1600s) You all BRITISH BASTARDS were poor as hell.
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Meat thermometers?? Sheer bloody luxury. We lived in shoebox int middle of road
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Nothing changes does it? Same fawning, servile sub text that is perpetuated through our schooling system today!
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Yes but you oldies let it get like that so stop moaning and talk about the weather
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If you look at the buildings, not much changed till now.
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The picture of the 4 boys on what we called a bogey in Scotland brings back fond memories for me no health and safety to concern yourself with back then and skint knees and torn shorts were par for the course. Thank God for memories as we the baby boomer generation will never see the likes again.
WES.
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