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by Malcolm Watson (Author), Elizabeth Absalom (Author)
BORN IN 1949 is a unique book that has been researched, written and designed in Britain to bring you an informative and highly illustrated account of the British and world news from EVERY WEEK of 1949.
There is a Double Page spread of news items and features taken from newspapers giving the news of every week of the year of 1949, followed by over 100 pages of what was happening as you grew up, were at school, started work and raised a family.- The major news stories of the times
- Great sporting moments
- Changing fashion, music, and leisure
- See how the digital age transformed entertainment and our homes
- Film, TV and culture
- Trivia and so much more from the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and the 21st century.
- Full page features on 12 topics including: Protecting Animals; Public Executions; Ideal Home Exhibition; Wimbledon; The Proms and 7 more
A GREAT 77th BIRTHDAY GIFT for anyone born in 1949 who is now celebrating a birthday, marriage, or anniversary. Ideal 1949 birthday gift for men or for women who are 77 in 2026 and an ideal alternative to a 77th birthday card for mum or dad.
This is one of the titles in our HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED series. For a more detailed look at the daily news of 1949, see our book "1949 The Year You Were Born" which has news and articles from EVERY DAY of that year.
Number of Pages: 150
Dimensions: 0.32 x 11 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: November 14, 2023
