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A forward-thinking television series showcasing new developments in science and technology, Tomorrow’s World, first...

The wonder of the Tomorrow’s World programme

Cooked from scratch without the benefit of fridges, freezers or dishwashers, legendary dinner ladies...

School dinners – did you love them or hate them?

With 30 gold discs, 20 Royal Variety Performances, acting and presenting in his repertoire,...

“I wanna tell you a story…”

Shirley Temple who died seven years ago today was Hollywood’s biggest child star. Singing...

Shirley Temple – Hollywood’s biggest child star
Classic songs from movies

We have put together an eclectic mix of some fabulous songs from some equally...

Legwarmers – the 80s fashion trend

The long thick footless sock originally worn by dancers to help keep their lower...

“Number, please?”

With the rapid expansion of the telephone network in early 20th century UK, The...

Home grown soft rock bands of the 1970s

Some of the most influential and groundbreaking bands of the ’70s were formed by...

5 of our best loved children’s TV programmes of the 1960s

If this reawakens some childhood memories, then you are just the right age to...

Have you got a life story to share?

We have just added a new section to our Showcase called Silversurfers Life Stories....

Old-fashioned fizzy pop

In the 1760s Dr Joseph Priestly discovered how to artificially carbonate water. By 1833...

Risqué musicals which shocked London’s West End

Two musicals which touched on taboo subjects in the late sixties and early seventies...

Which dance troupe do you remember?

Top of the pops first aired on 1st January 1964 and ran until 30th...

From bling to blue: A look back at some of the Queen’s Christmas Message outfits through the decades

While Duchess of Cambridge might frequently make the headlines for her fashion triumphs, when...

Five British female pop singers of the 1970s

America had the lion’s share of female pop stars during the 1970s with the...

Remember these advertising mascots?

Logos can make or break a brand so when you hit on one that...

Animal Shows of the 1960’s

In a time before significant foreign travel, the places and animals featured in these...

The remarkable durability of the food processor

Food processors are a labour-saving invention that have been in our kitchens since the...

John Lennon at 80: His life in pictures

Today would have marked the 80th birthday of the late Beatles star John Lennon....

In Pictures: Final flight – Heathrow waves goodbye to BA’s Boeing 747s

The two double-deckers, also known as a jumbo jet or as the Queen of...

Cardigan crooners – Perry Como, Val Doonican and Andy Williams

These easy-going cardigan wearing singers of the 50s, 60s and 70s achieved musical success...

Clickety-clack – the rise and fall of the typewriter

Not so very many years ago the clickety-clack of the typewriter was a common...

Crisps – which was your favourite brand?

With flavours too numerous to mention and a growing trend for healthier versions, crisps...

1973 – a year of technological firsts

Although memories of 1973 in the UK may be blighted by inflation, increasing unemployment...

New stamps to mark 100th birthday of Rupert Bear

Royal Mail is issuing a set of stamps to mark the 100th birthday of...

David who? How many can you remember?

From pop stars to actors, environmentalists to broadcasters, how many Davids can you remember?...

A handful of the most enduring toys from the 1960’s and 1970’s

From modelling kits to coiled springs, murder mystery games and infuriating puzzles the 60’s...

Popular card games and their origins

For centuries people have got together around campfires, dining room tables, on ships and...

Step back in time: to 1961

Take a trip down memory lane with a nostalgic look at life back in...

Spaghetti Westerns – how many do you remember?

In the late 60’s almost half the films produced in Italy were westerns, with...

From frozen fish fingers to vegan cuisine: Food trends through the decades

It appears we’ve come full circle – nostalgic foods and kitchen classics like quiches...

Do you remember the rag-and-bone man with his horse and cart?

These enigmatic figures ringing a brass hand bell and calling out ‘rag n’ bone!’...

Milestones and events of the Queen’s long reign

As the Queen reaches 25,000 days on the throne, here are some of the...

Vera Lynn: Forces sweetheart who stirred the hearts of millions

Forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn stirred the hearts of millions with songs and a...

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