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Life in the 1960s

Mike Brown

Pitkin

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Paperback ISBN: 9781841655406

Paperback publication date: 2 June 2014

Category: Heritage

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£6.00

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eBook publication date: 2 June 2014

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The 1960s have gone down in history as the swinging sixties; when the permissive society swept the country in a haze of mini-skirts, psychedelic posters, pop festivals and ‘love-ins’.

But what was it really like for ordinary British people?

In this book, Mike Brown looks at some of the major aspects of living in Britain at the time; how we lived, worked and played, how we shopped, what we ate, wore, drove, watched and listened to.

He looks at the stories and people who made the headlines; the mods and rockers, the ‘beautiful people’, but most of all, how ordinary people really lived and reacted to events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Great Train robbery, and the first moon landing.

The book will bring back memories for those who were there, and, for those who were not yet born, it will give them an idea of what the 60s were really like.

ABOUT THE Author

Mike Brown is an experienced Pitkin author with several heritage titles. His books include A Wartime Christmas 1939-1945, Life in the 1950s and Life in the 1960s.

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Life in the 1950s

Mike Brown

Pitkin

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Paperback ISBN: 9781841655390

Paperback publication date: 2 June 2014

Category: Heritage

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eBook publication date: 2 June 2014

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The 1950s began in the shadow of War. In Britain, food was still rationed as the country strove to pay off the huge debts that were the legacy of war.

However by the end of the decade, the British had ‘never had it so good’, as prime Minister Harold MacMillan told them.

In this book, Mike Brown looks at some of the major aspects of living in Britain at that time of change; how ordinary people lived, worked and played, of the experiences of childhood, and of a new group – teenagers.

How did people spend their new-found wealth, what they ate, wore, watched and listened to; the stories and people who made the headlines – Royals, politicians, and stars of music and screen, in an age overshadowed by the Cold War.

The book will appeal to those who lived through it, and to those wishing to know more about life for their parents and grand-parents.

ABOUT THE Author

Mike Brown is an experienced Pitkin author with several heritage titles. His books include A Wartime Christmas 1939-1945, Life in the 1950s and Life in the 1960s.

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Lichfield Then & Now

Annett Rubery

Pitkin

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Hardback publication date: 1 November 2012

Category: Regional History

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RRP: £ 12.99 SALE PRICE: £14.9925

The city of Lichfield in Staffordshire – known for its three-spired cathedral and its famous son, the great lexicographer Dr Samuel Johnson – has witnessed many important events in the history of the British Isles. Protective of its architecture and its customs, Lichfield nevertheless remains a modern city where old and new co-exist. Lichfield Then & Now pairs 45 carefully chosen photographs from public and private collections with 45 contemporary colour versions of the same views, providing a fascinating visual chronicle of the city’s progress. Compare the old layout of Lichfield’s streets – its shop-fronts, park and pools – with the Lichfield of today and see for yourself the subtle march of time, even in this most historic of places.

Lichfield Then & Now will delight all local historians and will awaken nostalgic memories for those who used to live or work here.

ANNETTE RUBERY is a writer and editor with ten years’ experience in print and online media. She has a PhD in Art History and is also a keen photographer.

Hastings Then & Now

Mark Harvey

Pitkin

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Hardback publication date: 1 November 2011

Series: Then and Now

Category: Regional History

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Hastings and St Leonards have undergone very many changes since the Victorian era: rapid expansion, the impact of two World Wars and new developments over the twentieth century, including the erection of housing areas, shops and roads, have changed the face of the area forever.

In this stunning collection of views, both old and new, postcard collector and local historian Mark Harvey invites you to take a fascinating and nostalgic tour of Hastings. With more than ninety images, Hastings Then & Now will delight residents and visitors alike.

Folkestone Then & Now

Alex Tulloch

Pitkin

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Hardback publication date: 1 November 2012

Category: Regional History

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Folkestone Then & Now looks back at the heart of the town and its immediate suburbs in a bygone age and compares old photographs with new images taken from the same spot today. This gives the reader a unique insight into how much things have changed in the town. This volume will appeal to all those who have an interest in the history and heritage of Folkestone, its buildings, bygone trades and industry and forgotten ways of life.

Ealing Then & Now

Jonathan Oates

Paul Howard Lang

Pitkin

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Hardback publication date: 1 October 2012

Category: Regional History

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Contrasting a selection of 45 archive images alongside full-colour modern photographs, this book traces some of the changes and developments that have taken place in Ealing during the last century.
Accompanied by detailed and informative captions, these intriguing photographs reveal changing modes of fashion and transportation, shops and businesses, houses and public buildings, and, of course, some of the local people who once lived and worked in the area.
Ealing Then & Now will delight all local historians and will awaken nostalgic memories for all who know this London Borough.

Chippenham Then & Now

Mike Stone

Pitkin

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Hardback publication date: 1 November 2011

Category: Regional History

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Just how much has changed in Chippenham over the decades is clear when you consider that Edward Hutton described 1920s Chippenham as ‘one of the sleepiest places in England’. Today, the busy cattle traders in the Market Place of the 1890s and Chippenham’s tiny 1930s cottage hospital on London Road have now disappeared, but the town’s thriving population is at its highest-ever level, its beautiful historic buildings are more in demand than ever, and new industries, buildings and roads are appearing all the time.

In this fascinating book, local historian Mike Stone compares archive images of Chippenham with modern photographs of the same scenes today, chronicling the changing appearance of the town and unveiling a wealth of historic detail and nostalgic memories sure to captivate local residents and history enthusiasts alike.

Bradwell Then & Now

Marion Hill

Pitkin

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Hardback publication date: 1 November 2011

Category: Regional History

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Intersected by an ancient brook, Roman tracks, the eighteenth-century Grand Union Canal, the nineteenth-century London-Birmingham railway and a twentieth-century grid-road system, Bradwell has seen its fair share of change over the years, but its past and present remain inextricably intertwined.

In this vivid full-colour book, Marion Hill’s collection of archive and modern photographs alongside her many fascinating stories chart the history of the town, from Roman settlers, to a disused railway line now threading a modern route as a cycle path. Bradwell Then & Now will surely prove irresistible for anyone who values the unique heritage of this historic place.

Bognor Regis Then & Now

Sylvia Endacott

Shirley Lewis

Pitkin

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Hardback publication date: 1 October 2012

Category: Regional History

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Transformed by Sir Richard Hotham to a seaside resort in the 18th century, Bognor Regis is one of the most well known seaside towns in the entire British Isles. This new title from renowned local authors Sylvia Endacott and Shirley Lewis delves deep into the town’s past, comparing rare archive photographs of Bognor’s most famous locations over the last 200 years to the same scenes of today, showing how much or how little has changed.

From Hotham Park House and The Ship Inn to the Esplanade Theatre and Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis Then & Now captures the essence of the town and its people, detailing the evolution of the town over the years in a comprehensive and unique new way. With detailed and informative captions accompanying each pairing of photographs, this evocative new volume will awaken nostalgic memories for all who know and love this iconic seaside resort.

Prof: Alan Turing Decoded

Dermot Turing

Pitkin

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Paperback ISBN: 9781841656601

Paperback publication date: 4 August 2016

Category: Biography

Paperback price:

£ 9.99

Hardback ISBN: 9781841656434

Hardback publication date: 15 September 2015

Category: Biography

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£20.00

eBook ISBN: 9780750965248

eBook publication date: 15 September 2015

Category: Biography

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Alan Turing was an extraordinary man who crammed into a life of only 42 years the careers of mathematician, codebreaker, computer scientist and biologist. He is widely regarded as a war hero grossly mistreated by his unappreciative country and it has become hard to disentangle the real man from the story. It is easy to cast him as a misfit, the stereotypical professor. But actually Alan Turing was never a professor, and his nickname ‘Prof’ was given by his codebreaking friends at Bletchley Park.

Now, Alan Turing’s nephew, Dermot Turing, has taken a fresh look at the influences on Alan Turing’s life and creativity, and the later creation of a legend. For the first time it is possible to disclose the real character behind the cipher-text: how did Alan’s childhood experiences influence the man? Who were the influential figures in Alan’s formative years? How did his creative ideas evolve? Was he really a solitary, asocial genius? What was his wartime work after 1942, and why was it kept even more secret than the Enigma story? What is the truth about Alan Turing’s conviction for gross indecency, and did he commit suicide? What is the significance of the Royal Pardon granted in 2013?

In Dermot’s own style he takes a vibrant and entertaining approach to the life and work of a true genius.

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Life in the 1970s

Carol Harris

Pitkin

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Paperback ISBN: 9781841655413

Paperback publication date: 2 June 2014

Category: Heritage

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£6.00

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eBook publication date: 2 June 2014

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The 1970s are noted as the decade of strikes, the winter of discontent and the three-day week. But is this the full story; what was it really like for ordinary British people?

In this book, Carol Harris looks at the stories and people who made the headlines – from Thatcher and David Bowie to Barbie and Ken – but also how ordinary people really lived at the time; how we worked and played, how we shopped, what we ate, wore, drove, watched and listened to.

Britain went decimal and was introduced to the VHS player and the microwave, Gary Glitter and Elton John entertained us and fashion gave us punks, hippies and glam rockers all at once.

This book will bring back memories for those who were there, and, for those who were not yet born, it will give them an idea of what the 70s were really like.

ABOUT THE Author

Carol Harris is a writer, journalist and social historian who writes around a range of themes including feminism, fashion and fighting. She is currently Social History Editor at Coram, the UK’s oldest children’s charity, and on the Interaction team at the imperial War Museum. Her Pitkin titles include work on social history and heritage in the 20th century.

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Life in Ancient Britain

Brian Williams

Pitkin

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Paperback ISBN: 9781841653709

Paperback publication date: 1 February 2012

Category: History

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eBook ISBN: 9780752491615

eBook publication date: 1 February 2012

Category: History

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Life in Ancient Britain journeys through the ancient worlds of our ancestors: how they lived, how they shaped the landscape we know today, and how we know what we do, about their achievements.

This guide offers a concise and lively introduction to the prehistory of the British Isles – covering the period from around 500,000 years ago when Palaeolithic hunters camped at Boxgrove in West Sussex, through the later Middle and New Stone Ages, and on to the Bronze Age and the start of the Iron Age. It describes how people first came to settle in Britain, and explores the rich mysteries of atmospheric ceremonial meeting places, barrows and stone circles. Also featured is the coming of the age of metals, when warrior-farmers created hilltop forts and settlements, stone brochs and lakeside villages – indeed the Celtic Britain that the Romans found, when they first landed on our shores.

ABOUT THE Author

Brian Williams has wide experience in international publishing as writer, editor and consultant. He is a long-term Pitkin heritage author, with titles including several in the History of Britain series, military and politics.

He has also authored several historical titles with Brenda Williams, such as Saxons & Vikings, Life in a Roman Villa and Britain in the Blitz.

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