Pamela Russell
Liverpool's Children in the 1950s
- ISBN 13:
- 9780752459011
- author:
- Pamela Russell
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The History Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, , Age groups: children, Local history, c 1945 to c 1960, Sociology, History / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Children's Studies, Children's Studies, Europe - Great Britain, Modern - 20th Century, Social Science, Lancashire, Gre
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Liverpool's Children in the 1950s by Pamela Russell This nostalgic collection of reminiscences brings to life the experiences of children growing up in Liverpool during the 1950s. With over 50 previously unseen images, the book captures the warmth and excitement of a bygone era, when families enjoyed peacetime and children's pocket money was spent on treats like Chocstix and Wagon Wheels. The decade saw the rise of television, with popular shows like Bill and Ben and The Adventures of Robin Hood entertaining young audiences. For teenagers, The Six-Five Special brought music and excitement to living rooms across the city. This book offers a unique glimpse into an era of optimism, when anything seemed possible for children and teenagers in Liverpool. A follow-up to the author's earlier work on Liverpool's Children in the Second World War, this book provides a fascinating insight into the daily lives of children in post-war Britain, revealing the genuine atmosphere of a bygone era.
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