This volume presents a picture of everyday life in the 20th century - from the late-Victorian era to the new millennium - exploring all aspects of society as reflected in the legacy of packaging, advertising, magazines and newspapers, toys and games, and royal and commemorative memorabilia that has accumulated over the century. A sourcebook of images and anecdotes for those interested in the past, it includes memories of the first Kit-Kat to Beatlemania, Meccano to the Picture Post, Bisto to Barbie and other brand names.
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Robert Opie has been collecting packaging, advertising and social history material for over 30 years. His collection now extends to half a million items; part of it was on display at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London in an exhibition entitled The PackAGE - A Century of Wrapping It Up in 1975. In 1984 he realized his ambition when he established the first museum devoted to the history of advertising and packaging in Gloucester. He has written several books on the subject of packaging and social history including Rule Britannia (1995), Sweet Memories (1988), The Art of the Label (1987), Packaging Sourcebook (1989), Wartime Scrapbook (1989) and 1930s Scrapbook (1997).
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I have this book in my classroom, as the period that we are covering in History is the period from 1948 to the present day. (I know; how can that be History when it includes our life time!)
The pictures and sections are beautifully grouped to the decades, and have resulted in many pleasant reminiscence sessions with colleagues. They have also intrigued the children and have sparked their interests.
A lovely book for all those of us who have lived through any of the eras included in the book - and it takes us from the Victorians right up to the 1990s, so that must be all of us (although I doubt if any of us have lived through all of them!)
You'll find yourself going through it and saying "Do you remember...?" or "Good grief! I had one of those!"
You will also find yourself engrossed by all the wonderful illustrations, newspaper clippings and photos.
A priceless and timeless book! (I'm buying one to give one of my class at prize giving!)
The pictures and sections are beautifully grouped to the decades, and have resulted in many pleasant reminiscence sessions with colleagues. They have also intrigued the children and have sparked their interests.
A lovely book for all those of us who have lived through any of the eras included in the book - and it takes us from the Victorians right up to the 1990s, so that must be all of us (although I doubt if any of us have lived through all of them!)
You'll find yourself going through it and saying "Do you remember...?" or "Good grief! I had one of those!"
You will also find yourself engrossed by all the wonderful illustrations, newspaper clippings and photos.
A priceless and timeless book! (I'm buying one to give one of my class at prize giving!)
33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
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The author takes us on a delightful trip through the consumer age with its roots in the Victorian era, when mass production first began. Since then, fashionable clothes, cosmetics, books, music and other good things have become available to the general public. The higher standard of living also went hand in hand with increased literacy and greater freedom for women.
This engaging book explores the 20th century decade by decade, looking at aspects of daily life like food, shopping, fashion, entertainment, travel, toys and games through the packaging material, advertising and products themselves. Important events like the World Wars, the coronations, the first man on the moon and the impact of radio and TV are also covered.
Opie's wonderful collection of original items includes comic books, records, newspapers, posters, magazines and various types of souvenir. These objects and images relive history as people remember it, bringing to life again the sights, smells, sounds and tastes of the 20th century.
The book contains an introduction under the headings The Robert Opie Collection, Understanding Our Past, Memories and Our Consumer Society. This is followed by separate chapters on The Victorians and The Edwardians. From there, the chapters follow the decades from The 1910's to The 1990's. The book concludes with an index.
Remember When will appeal to all readers with a fondness for the past, from historians to graphic designers, music, movie and art lovers to those just into nostalgia for the sake of it.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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This beautifully illustrated book takes the reader on a delightful journey from Victorian times right through to the nineties. The use of everyday objects,packaging and advertising brings each decade alive again. It has proved a very welcome gift for three of my relatives.
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Nostalgic.
This is a nostalgic and colourful book which brings back memories for the elderly and can be used in reminiscence work.
Published 2 months ago by Twinsgran
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Instant History.
The book is certainly a trip down memory lane for my wife and myself.
We have had may smiles and exchanged happy memories as we have looked through its pages.
We have had may smiles and exchanged happy memories as we have looked through its pages.
Published 2 months ago by Little Workhorse
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Excellent book
It's amazing to see how many items shown in this book that you can remember from childhood which sadly are no longer around or packaging has changed which has the kids of today... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Bob
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True nostalgia and great value!
I love this pictorial history book even though I've only lived through about half of the period it covers - it traces consumer history from the Victorian Era through to the 1990s. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Paul Madge
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Amazing book.
I bought this book for a friend who had a stroke. It was very stimulating for her and helped her to have quite long conversations. Brilliant. I also love the book. A great buy.
Published 18 months ago by Anne Watson
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Down memory lane and an excellent reference for the family historian...
This book not only reminds one of growing up, but it helps you understand the retail history of times gone by.
Published 19 months ago by Carole A. Freeman
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Excellent book
Excellent book....I bought it for my dad who has dementia and we look through it when we visit, it gives him plenty to remember and gets him talking to us about old times. Read more
Published 21 months ago by trish
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Remember When
remember when is a look at consumer products from the victorian period up to the 1990's. Many items that i had forgotten from my childhood years were to be found in this very... Read more
Published on 8 July 2010 by Somchai Chantananad
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Wonderful!
A treasure-trove of memories! Great for triggering memories in the older people I work with.
Published on 14 Mar 2010 by F. Hornby
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