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50 Glamorous Photos Defined Fashion Styles of Kate Bush in the 1970s and ’80s

Born 1958 in Bexleyheath, Kent, English singer, songwriter, and record producer Kate Bush topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks with her debut single “Wuthering Heights” in 1978 at the age of 19, becoming the first female artist to…

The Teds: Vintage Photos of Dapper Teddy Boys and Girls From the 1950s

During the 1950s, a distinct and trendy subculture emerged in Britain. Young men of this era embraced a revival of Edwardian fashion, a style that had faded away four decades earlier. These individuals were famously known as “Teddy Boys.” Their…

Music, Entertaining, Mini Skirts: 29 Vibrant Photos of Retro Girls on the Dancefloors in the 1960s

Dance, move, rhythm, music, entertainment, style, costume, fashion, twist, jive, miniskirt, energy,… All create a vibrant atmosphere. These images are typical of one of the most energetic generations. The Swinging Sixties.  Retro Girls on the Dancefloors in the 1960s  Retro…

Vintage Color Snapshots of Brighton in the 1970s

Brighton is a seaside resort and one of the two main areas of the city of Brighton and Hove. Once an ancient fishing village, it emerged as a health resort in the 18th century and grew into one of the…

48 Stunning Kodachrome Photos That Document Everyday Life in England From the Early 1950s

These stunning color photos were taken by photographer Max Leonard that documented everyday life in England around 1951-53. That Document Everyday Life in England From the Early 1950s That Document Everyday Life in England From the Early 1950s That Document…

Old Photos of Markets in London in the Early 20th Century

Markets in London have their origins in the middle ages and ancient charter; set up to serve the population of the City of London. Over time, some emerged as wholesale markets serving specific market segments — such as the sale…

Wonderful Black and White Photos of Life in South Wales in the 1970s

South Wales is a loosely defined region of Wales bordered by England to the east and mid Wales to the north. Generally considered to include the historic counties of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire, south Wales extends westwards to include Carmarthenshire and…

Found Photos of National Westminster Bank’s Staffs at Work in 1960

National Westminster Bank, commonly known as NatWest, is a major retail and commercial bank in the United Kingdom based in London, England. It was established in 1968 by the merger of National Provincial Bank and Westminster Bank. In 2000, it…

Edwardian Markets – 19 Vintage Photos Show the Trading in the 1900s

These are what markets in Edwardian Era look liked. Boy selling fish from a basket in Boston street market, October 1909 Caledonian Road Market, ca.1910 Clare Market, ca. 1900 Covent Garden Market, ca.1910 Covent Garden Market, London, early 1900s Floral…

25 Fascinating Photographs That Give a Rare Glimpse of Everyday Life of London in the 1970s

From Punk rockers in the West End to bankers in bowler hats in the City, these incredible images capture the mood of a bygone era in London during the 1970s. Punks draw stares in 1976. (Picture: Rex) London buses beneath…