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1951 Festival of Britain website
Historical site including a virtual tour around the Festival site

Masters of Melody

Recapture memories of many vintage radio programmes, some of which have disappeared into the mists of time. You can also read about the lives and careers of some of the 'men behind the music'. Although additions will be made from time to time, the emphasis will be on poorly documented artists who were prolific broadcasters as opposed to major recording artists such as Mantovani about whom much written material already exists.

East End Memories
A series of nostalgic memories of a childhood spent in the East End of London
(Bethnal Green, Stepney, Whitechapel, Hoxton & Hackney)

Angel Radio - Havant 101.1 fm
The UK's Favourite Nostalgia Station - Snap, Crackle but No Pop!

The Way We Were, a nostalgic musical journey through the 1950's and 1960's
This fabulous show is fun packed and full of surprises. 
Our talented cast of singers and musicians recreate the sights and sounds of the 1950's and 1960's,
from Be-Bop and Rock & Roll to the swinging sounds of that era.
Set in 'The Way We Were Diner' the show has enjoyed unparalleled success,
with audience members returning time and time again to be part of the unique experience that is 'The Way We Were'.

Toby Twirl Collectors Site
Toby Twirl Collectors Site

It's a hot-un!
The official website for the Mancunian Film Studio - Frank Randle! George Formby! Norman Evans! Jimmy James! Tessie O'Shea! Josef Locke! All your favourite stars and more on this site that celebrates the fantastic Mancunian Film Company.

The Tony James Goldmine Radio Show
Internet Radio Show

My Doll's House
Personal experiences of building a doll's house and trying to re-create the 1950s' period

Comics UK
Comics UK - If you like comic literature British, then this site is just for you. It attempts to list and detail as many British comics that have been published since Funny Folks (the first British comic) hit the shops, back in 1874.


Con and Dec Cluskey's official website of "The Bachelors"

Lita Roza
The Official Website of Lita Roza - Fifties singing star

Kathy Kirby authorised tribute site
Kathy Kirby, Dance on! - Authorised Tribute Website

The Southlanders
The Southlanders - The '50s group famous for "Alone" and "I am a Mole and I live in a Hole"

The Burtey Fen Collection
The Burtey Fen Collection is a privately owned music hall housing three pipe organs, a Compton Cinema Organ, A Wurlitzer Cinema Organ and a classical pipe organ. The collection also features a vast collection of memorabilia associated with entertainment.

RetroBay
The Best Selection Of High Quality Retro Gifts, 100s Retro Vintage T Shirts, Vintage 80s T Shirts, Retro Handbags, Satchels & Sports Bags,  Fabulous Gift Ideas For Birthdays And Special Occasions. 100s Classic Designs, Retro Heaven. 5 STARS!

Retro Wow - a 50s, 60s & 70s online resource

Your Memories

Tony Cunnane's Early Years 1935-1953
On this site you can read anecdotes from Tony's pre-RAF years, 1935-53, spent mainly in the West Riding of Yorkshire

Retro-Century
www.museumgiftshop.co.uk

RetroPlanet.com
RetroPlanet.com
Out of this World Retro Gifts, Decor, Furniture & Kitsch

The Robert Opie Collection
The World's Largest Collection of British Advertising Image

Retro and Vintage Posters
This site is dedicated to posters and art from the good, old times.

PIPS TRIP
MID-CENTURY MODERN RETRO VINTAGE
1950s 1960s 1970s GLASS CERAMICS TEXTILES KITCHENALIA

Past Perfect

The Memorabilia Pack Company
The Memorabilia Pack Company's specialist field is in the reproduction of memorabilia and ephemera for companies, institutions, museums, football clubs etc.

PastTimes.biz
Framed Gift Sets of Memorabilia. Cigarette cards, Bank Notes and Coins, Metal Advertising Signs.

BespokeBOOKS UK
Custom Photo Books from www.bespokebooks.uk.com

Revival Vintage Clothes
Vintage Clothes and Accessories

Yesterday's World
Opposite Battle Abbey, High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AQ
Step back in time... whatever the weather! Discover a magical journey through 100 years of British history at this top award winning visitor attraction in East Sussex with over 100,000 nostalgic artefacts on display from 1850s-1950s. Also available to buy online, a wide range of nostalgic CDs, DVDs, traditional toys and sweets and advertising metal signs.


If you love your sweets then this is your place to find great sweets from your childhood as well as modern classics. Popping Candy, Wham Bars, Dip Dabs & Caramac's fight it out with Rhubarb & Custard, Aniseed Balls, Dolly Mixtures & Sherbet Lemons for sweetie supremacy.
Click now to see our great range of
retro sweets

BritishCandy.com
If you are looking to treat yourself or someone special to a unique delivery of quality old fashioned sweets, retro sweets, cadburys chocolate, fudge or toffee,
Britishcandy.com is the place to be!

BritishCornerShop.co.uk
Britishcornershop.co.uk - For the lowest prices for British food, magazines, toiletries, baby products and gifts.
We deliver anywhere in the world within 5 - 10 working days.

British Cinema Greats
Celebrating the stars of British Cinema

Wendy's Memory Lane Museum & Tearooms
Contact: Wendy Adam, St. James Vicarage, Union Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 9NQ
Phone/Fax: 0161 330 2771 - e-mail:
cran@supanet.com
Pure Nostalgia! - The memorabilia is original, The crockery is original, even the wallpaper is original

My Generation
providing information for 60s music fans since 1993.

Toys of Youth
'Toys of Youth' for old-time toys

Madhouse Gifts
Madhouse Gifts for retro soft toys e.g. Magic Roundabout, Clangers, Bagpuss, Paddington bear

TVtoys.co.uk
You will find many characters here that you remember - and still more characters that you have forgotten. We hope that we provide you with a few minutes of relived childhood memories as you browse our wares and even better still - give you the chance to own some of the things which you always wanted but never got, or once had, now lost, broken, damaged or beyond repair.

Naff Toy Shop
The Naff Toy Shop has scoured the land in search of some of the craziest, strange and downright wacky stuff that they could find. They hope the result is a collection of unusual products, great for you, or perfect for that unusual gift idea.

Pelham Puppets
The official Pelham Puppets website
and
Pelham Puppets Online

www.26pigs.com
Information and swap site about children's comics

Jeff O's Retro Music
50's Songs You Never Heard!
New Original Oldies Doo Wop, 50's Rock & Rockabilly Mp3's.

Ministry of Rock
Chris Nickson's Guide to British Rock

ChooseBritish.co.uk
This site examines the consumer demand for locally produced food and products, and supports a new focus towards sourcing British produce.

FiftiesWeb

Sixties City

45rpm.org

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