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20 Amazing Photos of Bedford Dormobile, the Iconic British Campervan From the 1950s and 1960s _ UK

Campervans in the late 1950s and ’60s are a thing and one of the popular models in that era, at least in the UK, was the Bedford Dormobile. For the uninitiated, Bedfords are the British equivalent of Volkswagen Transporter, otherwise…

Nostalgic Vintage Color Photos of Holidaymakers at Blackpool Beach in 1954 _ UK

Blackpool, the town on the Lancashire coast in England, is well-known for its cemented place as “the archetypal British seaside resort.” Photographs from its heyday show crowds of tourists on the beach and promenade engaging in enjoyable activities such as…

Everyday Life of ’80s London Teenagers Through Fantastic Snapshots _ UK

From clothing to hairstyles, the fashion seemed to be impressive and rather tough in this period. Here is what everyday life of London teenagers looked like in the 1980s. Everyday Life of ’80s London Teenagers Everyday Life of ’80s London…

What Was It Like to Live in the 1920s? Here’s an Amazing Look at Britain Back in the Roaring Twenties _ UK

The 1920s, also known as the ‘Roaring Twenties’, was a decade of contrasts. The First World War had ended in victory, peace had returned and with it, prosperity. The experiences during the War influenced British society, particularly women. During the…

Old Pictures of London in Victorian Era _ UK

1888: Traffic on Regent Circus, now known as Oxford Circus, London, facing east along Oxford Street. In the foreground is a man towing his barrel organ on wheels. (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images) A cyclist riding a penny farthing…

70 Amazing and Rare Vintage Photographs That Capture Everyday Life in Scotland from the Edwardian Era _ UK

The Edwardian era was a time of unprecedented social and political revolution in Britain. By the start of the new century, the country had reached a level of such general prosperity that, for the first time, working men and women…

37 Photos That Show How HMV Stores Looked Like in the UK From the Early 1980s _ UK

Looking at these pictures, certainly brings back memories of how HMV stores looked like in the UK during the Eighties… HMV Store Looked Like in the UK 1980s HMV Store Looked Like in the UK 1980s HMV Store Looked Like…

Photos of the Grainger Market, Newcastle upon Tyne in the 1980s-90s _ UK

Newcastle’s historic indoor market, Grainger Market, opened to the public on 24 October 1835 following a huge celebratory banquet on 22 October. The market is known as Newcastle’s first supermarket and is a gem in the heart of the city…

Vintage Photographs Captured Daily Life at a Local Pub in Leiston, Suffolk in 1966 _ UK

These photographs were taken by American-born Libby Hall in the 1960s when she worked at Summerhill School as she attempted to capture small-town life. The photos show us a slice of life just before the economy of Suffolk and of…

An English Wedding in the 1980s Through Beautiful Photos _ UK

The 1980s were a dramatic time marked by excess, self-expression, and rapid advancement. All aspects of the ‘80s wedding day were bigger: the dresses, the cakes, the guest lists. The goal was to get as near to Princess Diana’s bridal…