A 1950s Childhood Special Hardback Edition Book Do you remember Path é News? Taking the train to the seaside? The violet stains of iodine on the knees of boys in short trousers? Knitted bathing costumes? Then the chances are you were born in or around 1950. To the young people of today, the 1950's seems like another age. But for those born around then, this era of childhood seems like yesterday. From waking up to ice on the inside of windows, washing in a tin bath by the fire & spoonfuls of cod-liver oil, home life was very different to today. This delightful compendium of memories will appeal to all who grew up in this post-war decade, whether in town or country, weath or poverty. With chapters on games & hobbies, holidays, music & fashion, the wonderful memories & delightful illustrations will bring back this decade of childhood, & jog memories about all aspects of life.