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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31 of 31 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
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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
By Vauxhall1964
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.
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School KS2
Absolutely brilliant for topic work! My mixed-age class have all been inspired by the amount of changes since then. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hazel Roebuck
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This was great
This was a birthday present for my dad and he loved it. It looked great and was really stunning. It was excellently done.
Published 1 month ago by E Sample
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beautiful pictures
Very big book,good for studdying the past and I use the book for background information of how and what food was eaten at home in the 1950 s ect. Music adverts and shopping . Read more
Published 3 months ago by kaz doyle
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British take on the 1950's
Very British selection of 1950's memorabilia, nicely arranged like a pin board in various categories, a very useful buy for anyone interested in discovering advertising from... Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Dawn
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I love this series of books
I bought this for my mother in law for her birthday. She's enjoyed looking at it with her friends and with the grand children
Published 5 months ago by funmummy
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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 15 months ago by Beverley
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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 17 months ago by Sheila
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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 17 months ago by J. Clancy
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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 17 months ago by Mrs. A. Cartwright
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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
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