Tait, Derek
A 1980s Childhood
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445692418
- author:
- Tait, Derek
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.16 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A 1980s Childhood by Derek Tait is a nostalgic and insightful look back at life as a child in the 1980s. This era, marked by the pre-internet world, saw children playing happily outdoors, building dens and exploring their surroundings with little supervision. The book combines memories, original documents and photos from that time to recreate the holidays, popular books and hobbies of the decade, how children got around, the range of shops and consumer goods they knew, what school was like back then, and the roles of men and women in parenting. This unique blend of personal recollections and historical context offers a fascinating glimpse into an era that is already largely forgotten. By exploring the everyday experiences of growing up in the 1980s, Tait's book provides a valuable insight into how childhood has changed over time.
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