Derek Tait

A 1950s Childhood: Spangles, Tiddlywinks and the Clitheroe Kid

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ISBN 13:: 9781445609775
author:: Derek Tait
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Amberley Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2013
Pages:: 192
Dimensions:: 19.6 x 12.4 x 1.5 cm
Genre:: Biography, Historical, Britain
Condition:: New
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A 1950s Childhood: Spangles, Tiddlywinks and the Clitheroe Kid Growing up in the 1950s was a unique experience for children. With limited entertainment options, they created their own fun: playing conkers, building dens, and climbing trees. Families gathered around the radio to listen to dramatizations like Dan Dare, while trips to the cinema featured Pathe News reels, cartoons, and double bills of popular movies. Life was also marked by rationing and traditional food shopping from local corner shops. Music, fashion, and home life were all part of everyday life for children during this period. This book offers a nostalgic look at what life was like for kids in the 1950s, covering topics such as school days, music, and fashions. Derek Tait's memoir provides a personal perspective on growing up in post-war Britain, sharing stories and memories of his own childhood experiences.

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