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After ten years of austerity, the early 1950s saw rationing draw to an end. Gathered together in this colourful creation of over 1,000 products and images, The 1950s Scrapbook conjures up the life and times of the decade. From the Festival of Britain and the Coronation of Elizabeth II to the abundance of toys and television programmes, every facet of the era is covered. Memorable and evocative, The 1950s Scrapbook illustrates an extraordinary period of British history, from rationing to rock'n'roll, from Archie Andrews to the Mini Minor. It was a time when self-service shopping was a novelty, frozen foods a wonder, and detergents like Tide, Daz and Omo were the latest whirl for the washing machine. The flowing fashions were styled from nylon or Terylene, the space age was full of Dan Dare, and children watched the antics of Muffin the Mule, Hank or Andy Pandy. Decision time for girls was simpler - would their hair be in pigtails or a pony tail? Taking the best from the Robert Opie Collection, The 1950s Scrapbook adds to the different lifestyles portrayed in the companion volumes of The 1930s Scrapbook and The Wartime Scrapbook.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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I am a Year 6 teacher, covering the period from 1948 to the present day with my class in History; and this book has been invaluable to us in our History work this term! The pictures and information hidden in its pages is amazing - particularly for one who was too young to remember the era (I wasn't born till 64!)
One of my class's challenges this term has been to produce a 3D diorama relating to a decade from the 1950s to the 1980s; and this series of books has been an invaluable resource for fashion, toys, produce, sweets and toys of the relative decade.
Thank you, Robert Opie, for your impeccable research!
Whether you were born in this era or not, I am sure you will love the book. Enjoy!
One of my class's challenges this term has been to produce a 3D diorama relating to a decade from the 1950s to the 1980s; and this series of books has been an invaluable resource for fashion, toys, produce, sweets and toys of the relative decade.
Thank you, Robert Opie, for your impeccable research!
Whether you were born in this era or not, I am sure you will love the book. Enjoy!
65 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
fancy a trip back to the 1950s? climb into your time machine open the front cover and you're there,pay a visit to a sweet shop you can pick up a tiffin bar for 6d or frys 5 boys for 3d, pop into the chemists for some gleem toothpaste this is a magical ride through the '50s crammed with over 1000 sumptiously photographed products, some are still going strong today others lost in the mists of time .a fabulous book
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Robert Opie series of scrapbooks is always a treat to return to...and leave them lying around and just wait for visitors to pounce on them, so universal is their appeal. Is there anything better for conjuring up the feel of a bygone era? I don't think there is. You can almost smell the heady aroma of Ovaltine, Woodbines, Brylcreem and Brasso wafting off the pages! The Fifties were long before my time but anyone can appreciate the care Robert Opie has invested in curating and presenting his spectacular collection of everyday objects from down the decades. And if you like his scrapbooks be sure to check out his design and packaging museum in London where you'll find the contents of his wonderful books on display for you to examine up close. He really deserves a medal for services to the nation.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great product - great service
I wasn't born until right at the end of the 50's but bought this book for a gift and it's a brilliant book full of nostalgia -I couldn't help but look through it!
Published 3 months ago by Beverley
Christmas presenet
this book has long been on my husbands wish list but I could not get this specific year of the Robert Opei scrapbooks series, so I signed up to Amazon and got a choice of used or... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Sheila
Perfect for dementia sufferers
Sadly I need presents for a much- loved mum who is back in her childhood. This book is great. All the everyday bits and pieces that bring back treasured memories and lets us share... Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Clancy
great for older people
Sure its great for younger people too! I bought this on the recommendation of another website for my grandma. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. A. Cartwright
1950s Scrapbook
A wonderful collections of products from the 1950s. It is a large book but is very well presented. A great hit everyone wanted to point out items and share memories from sweets,... Read more
Published 10 months ago by ann
Beautifully photographed!
What an amazing book! We have a collection of 1950s souvenirs etc and we go around our area giving talks to mainly elderly groups.. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ann M
Memory lane!
Book is slim, but very large, about 12 x 15 inches, so is best laid on a table if, like me, you spend ages pouring over it! It is an excellent book for 50th or 60th birthday gift. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Rabbit
Pure Nostalgia
Note: This is a big book. So if like me, you are wondering why first class postage is a little bit extra then that is why. 15 inches x 10 inches. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Grace Poole
1950's Scrapbook Review
Like Robert Opie's other books in this series, the 1950's book 'brings it all back home' in a few minutes. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Uncle Bert
1950's SCRAPBOOK ROBERT OPIE
This book was purchased by Dorset Memory Box Library to add to its collection of memorabilia for presentation to memory loss sufferers, as it stimulates the mind and encourages... Read more
Published on 21 May 2010 by Mr. L. Starkey
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