The story of consumer age as we know it begins in the Victorian era, when many of the elements that changed society forever- including mass production, the Penny Post, railways & labour saving domestic appliances-first emerged. Changes such as these gradually made fashionable clothes & cosmetics, books, music, sweets & eventually foreign holidays available to the general public, & were responsible for a higher standard of living, increased literacy & greater freedom for women. This absorbing book examines the 20th century decade by decade. It explores aspects of daily life such as shopping, fashion, travel, entertainment, toys & games through the hoard of packaging, advertising & products themselves that Robert Opie has carefully assembled. Key historical events of the 20th century are also covered-including two World Wars, four coronations, the arrival of radio & television & the first man on the moon. All of these events influenced daily life- not just the newspaper headlines but also the sweet wrappers & the cereal packets. There is something in this book to inspire a smile of recognition in readers of all ages reminders of grappling with wartime ration, poring over Picture Post or being swept along on a wave of Beatlemania. Remember When celebrates the way of life that these familiar names & images vividly evoke. It is packed with pictures & anecdotes that will appeal to anyone with a fondness for our shared past-from school children to graphic designers, social historians to lovers of nostalgia. ...

To present a fascinating picture of everyday life since the Victorian times, Robert Opie uses a rich legacy of original items. He uses packaging, advertising, film posters, magazines, newspapers, toys, games & royal & commemorative souvenirs. All these objects tell history as people remember it. The size of the book is 28.1cm in height & 23.2cm wide. ...

In this fascinating history of Britain in bite-sized chunks
- from the Roman invasion to the end of the Second World War
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Amy Winehouse, 14th September 1983 ï ½ 23rd July 2011, was unquestionably one of the best British musical talents that the world has ever seen. Her tragic death at the age of just 27 shook the music industry & left millions of fans devastated at the loss of an unforgettable star. In this book you will find a comprehensive guide to all things Amy Winehouse, including the highs & lows of her career, her life, love & relationships & the events leading up to her sudden & tragic death. We take a look back at the life & times of this unique & hugely talented musical artist & fondly remember Amy Winehouse in a step by step guide to her history accompanied by full colour pictures spanning her wild & often troubled musical career. ...

This magical book represents the fruits of a 27-year collaboration between a renowned photographer & a legendary woman. Howell Conant (1917-1999) first met Grace Kelly on a 1955 modelling assignment, & found a instant, easy rapport. From then until Grace ...

Fifty years ago, main line steam in Britain ceased to exist, the last official date being 11 August 1968....

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At 12:15pm on 10 April 1912 Titanic began her first & final voyage. For over 1, 500 people this would be the last time they would ever see l&. Published to coincide with the centenary of the tragedy, Remembering the Titanic tells the complete history of this magnificent ship, from its conception as the most luxurious vessel in seafaring history, to the tragedy of its sinking & its enduring legacy. Included throughout are extracts from first-hand accounts of those who designed, built & sailed on Titanic, as well as those who lost their lives when she sank. This luxury commemorative edition comes in a presentation case with 40 beautifully reproduced facsimiles of Titanic memorabilia & a DVD featuring footage of this unsinkable ship & authentic accounts from Titanic survivors. Removable facsimile memorabilia include: fold-out original blueprints, a poster form 1912 advertising voyages on Titanic, a rare first-class ticket for the maiden voyage of Titanic, letters & postcards sent from the Titanic & more. ...

A prisoner of a palace ï ½. Serena was almost too beautiful. Yet behind her aristocratic face there was something hurt. Something closed. When she went back to the family palace in Rome after the Second World War she was searching for a shining fragment of the past to hold to her heart. The last thing she was looking for was love. But the past was about to vanish for ever. Consumed in love so complete it made Serena dissolve with passion in the warm Italian night. All she had treasured before had been taken from her ï ½ would it last this time? Or would the priceless promise of love for a lifetime live only in the bittersweet heartbreak of rememberance? ...

Details: Lest we forget? A poignant new tale from the English Maeve Binchy. As a new millennium dawns, 100-year-old Selma
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One summer's day in 1913, a brush with tragedy irrevocably binds the fates of two families forever. A year later, & West Sharland sends its men off to fight. Blacksmith's daughter Selma Bartley is left to manage both the family business & her blossoming feelings for aristocrat Guy Cantrell. When Guy is wounded in battle, identical twin Angus takes his place, unbeknownst to his brother. But reckless Angus's actions in France Result in catastrophe for the Bartley family, hundreds of miles away in West Sharl&. Overnight, the village turns against the Bartleys &, urged on by her distraught parents, Selma is forced to make a new life in America. Horrified at his brother's actions, Guy ends up in Pennsylvania, with a new identity & a sense of peace that has previously eluded him. But years later, with war again on the horizon, secrets are resurrected, reuniting Selma & Guy
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