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Reader's Digest Jam Tomorrow, Memories Of Everyday Life In Postwar
Britain By Tom Quinn

Life in Britain in the aftermath of World War II was one of hardship, inequality and change. Those who lived through post-war austerity remember fondly the determination with which people fondly the determination with which people rebuilt their lives and homes, and the excitement as life began to improve. With compelling first-hand accounts from previously unpublished interviews and many rarely seen archive photographs, Jam Tomorrow is a presentation of post-war Britain through the eyes of those who lived in it.
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Life in Britain in the aftermath of World War II was one of hardship, inequality & change. Those who lived through post-war austerity remember fondly the determination with which people fondly the determination with which people rebuilt their lives & homes, & the excitement as life began to improve. With compelling first-hand accounts from previously unpublished interviews & many rarely seen archive photographs, Jam Tomorrow is a presentation of post-war Britain through the eyes of those who lived in it.

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With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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