Britain in the 1950s

Nostalgic look at Britain in the 1950s, including events such as the opening of the M1 motorway, the Munich air disaster, the last woman to be hanged in Britain, dance crazes, flamboyant fashion and much more

[marilynmills]

I was born in 1952 and I’d go back to the 50, s and 60, s in a heartbeat, it may have been hard in many ways but I always felt safe

[astrogirl]

I was born in 1948 and I’ve been saying these past few years that I’d go back to the 50’s and 60’s in a heartbeat. Life was so much simpler, kids played outside without a worry, proper food, no mobile phones or computers etc etc and we were happy! Kids grew up being taught manners and respect, not the entitled me, me, me brats of today.

[BStevie]

Born in 1950, and lived through some tough but happy times in a terraced house, with outside toilet, no bathroom, in an industrial small Town in Northern England, my parents were fantastic and did everything they could for myself and my brother despite a shortage of money, however we weren’t short of love, we were happy and free. I know it wasn’t the same for many kids who were never blessed with loving parents and my heart goes out to those kids, when I read their horror stories I am grateful for what we had. I wouldn’t change the time, the people or the place where I grew up. Happy days, happy memories.

[alipeacock]

Born 1959 and would got back if I could ..we didn’t realise how good it was !

[anneharley]

I was born in 1952 in Birmingham in a prefab. I had a happy childhood even if we didn’t have much money. In the 60s my teenage years were amazing and I wouldn’t change anything

[robertacofie]

Born 1942. Left Primary School in 1953. Left Secondary School in 1959. I remember the 1950s very well. It was fun to be reminded of it all. Thanks.

[rowley]

Born 1950. Happy, healthy and so grateful for living in those fabulous times! To all you similar born people, God Bless you all! Thank God that we can still look back, still remember.... Please Lord take me back!

[maureennewman]

We didn’t have much financially, but we had each other, everyone knew everyone and we helped each other out when necessary.Most mums stayed home, plenty to do not many gadgets, and always there for the children

[roblloyd]

Born 1947. Times were hard but we roamed free and felt safe.

[Firebrand]

Many will remember their childhood of the late 40's and early 50's as I do.The one thing that I remember above all was childhood freedom...the freedom to roam freedom to think for yourself....the freedom to invent games of your own...the freedom to live as children should, inventing their own enjoyment..the freedom to find my own limitations. A time of exploration and self learning....and yes; least, in St.Ives.

[trilbywye]

I was born early 60s so missed the 50s but would go back there in a heartbeat.

[douglasgosney]

I’m 70 now I would go back in a heartbeat they where hard times but good times the 50s/60s/70s any time Britain a shit hole now I’m so glad I seen the best of the country you will ever see it again 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[LostwaveObsession]

Would love a time machine, would probably pop straight to the record shops and buy two of everything! I love this footage, everyone looks like they care how they look! We were very proud.

[PennyCornish-upzi]

Hi Marilyn, I too was born in April 1952. I dearly wish we could be back in that era. After living in the 50s and the swinging sixties, I have been dissappointed the way life is now. And yes, I felt safe as well back then. Wishing you well, Penny x

[sheilafoster]

We lived on a farm, and my mum and the neighbours put all the food together to make meals for both families. Happy days, but hard work for both families ❤❤❤❤❤

[michaelstevens]

Born in 1945, all the things shown are what you could have but we did not, but you never miss that which you never had. The freedom to roam without a care was taken for granted, be back for tea was mothers instruction.

[mattikaki]

I was born here in Finland in 1952 and remember these times. This movie was really nice and because of good picture quality it was a delight to watch. Thank you.

[HarvestHome]

A time when our country really was OURS. Gone forever.

[akrills]

Absolutely brilliant video! I was born in 1955 and first went to school in 1959 so my memory of the fifties, whilst still very real to me, were not as wide as the things in this video. Thank you for filling in some of the gaps. My dad worked on the railways and I will never forget, at the age of three and four, walking to my local station (Market Rasen) to watch the steam trains go by. As Astrogirl said below, I would also go back to those times, but as an adult. Thank you.

[antaibhshaglas]

God be with the days.I often watch old clips of Dublin in the '60s.Heartbreaking to contemplate the city today.