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A 1950s Childhood

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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
17 x 11cm
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Overall product rating 4.4/5
17 August 2019
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This is a book which refers to my childhood years and I look forward to reading it.
19 April 2019
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I was born in 1950 and it brought back lots of memories. Several of my friends are 70 during this coming year and it will make a good present.
18 April 2019
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brought back interesting memories, only difference being from a boys perspective, but filtered out our memories. giving this as an 8oth present to oldest friend
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
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