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Do you remember tin baths and knitted bathing costumes? Collections to jog the memory of growing up in the 1950s; nostalgic chapters recall games and hobbies, holidays, music and fashion; perfect to share with a younger generation.

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Paperback, 222 pages, 54 black-and-white illustrations.
6 ¾" x 4 ¼".

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Reviews

Overall product rating 4.5/5

27 February 2019

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Content as expected. Intend giving it as a gift to someone of relevant age.

26 December 2018

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very small as a gift but good

23 November 2018

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A look back on how things where when growing up

16 November 2018

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Delivery was very prompt and item as descirbed

25 February 2018

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This is a birthday present for a friend

24 February 2018

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Book is a gift for someone else who was born in this era so can only assume contents will be details of their childhood