1950s Culture

Lurex Fashions (1957)

Traditional outfits from India, Bangkok and Japan and their western versions presented in London.

Dogs Party AKA Dog Show (1957)

Dogs celebrating publication of a new book on dogs care. More fur on women than on dogs - it seems!

Selected Originals - Heat Wave (1952)

Material relating to newsreel story "Heat Wave" - 52/54.

Flower Garden (1955)

Travelogue from one of the most beautiful gardens in the world - Keukenhof.

Glass City Of The Future (1959)

Pilkington Brothers have developed a scheme for a glass city.

Southend Illuminations (1955)

Las Vegas of the English Riviera - illuminated pier of Southend on Sea rivals the illuminations of Vegas.