1950s — Heritage and History

Collecting Gadgets and Games from the 1950s-90s

November 6, 2011 By Pen and Sword Books

Collecting Gadgets and Games from the 1950s-90s

Daniel Blythe takes a trip down memory lane with his first book for Remember When, focusing on toys, games and gadgets from our youth - from Simon to … [Read more...]

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Monopoly board secured by spy HQ

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June 19, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Alan Turing Monopoly Board - Pic Bletchley Park

A hand drawn Monopoly board has been donated to the home of British codebreakers, Bletchley Park. The board, used by the Bletchley Park … [Read more...]

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Restoration signs

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July 9, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Old road signs in the Yorkshire Dales are being given a wash and brush up. Some of the signs date back to the 1950s and are in need of some tender … [Read more...]