Knockers-up: Waking up the workers in industrial Britain, 1900-1941 .hh
A knocker-up rouses a client in Lancashire. c. 1900. The knocker-upper profession started during and lasted well into the Industrial Revolution when alarm clocks were neither cheap nor reliable. A knocker-up’s job was to rouse sleeping people so they could…
These Color Photos Capture the Psychedelic Hippie Fashion in London during the 1960s .hh
These striking photographs of psychedelic fashion in London were published in the Paris Match magazine (October 1967 issue) and are taken by photographer Philippe Le Tellier. The 1960s were a time of cultural change and tumult, an era that brought…
These stunning photos show London’s fabulous street style in the 1960s .hh
Many think that London was the best place in the world in the 1960s. Youth culture flourished and post-war austerity finally gave place to a decade of optimism and exploration. In this decade, the traditional hierarchies begin to dissolve paving…
Victorian Slums Revealed: Haunting Photos of Everyday Life in Victorian England .hh
Victorian Slums Revealed: Haunting Photos of Everyday Life in Victorian England In the late 19th century, England was known for its wealth, but not everyone shared in its prosperity. Even though it was one of the richest countries, many neighborhoods,…
Incredible Photos of British Red Telephone Box Graveyard on the Outskirts of London .hh
The iconic red telephone box is a staple around London’s streets. Over the years their purpose has shifted away from actually being used to make phone calls, and instead are more often spotted behind a tourist as they pose for…
England in Winter: Beautiful Vintage Black and White Photos Capture People Having Fun During Cold Season in the 1960s .hh
England is a beautiful place to visit at any time of year, but there’s something about winter that brings out its true magic. Travel back in time and take a look at how people had fun during winter in England…
Stunning Vintage Photos Show Holidaymakers Showing Off Their Dance Moves in Blackpool From the 1950s .hh
As the summer approaches, we’ll all be getting ready for long days in the sun, outdoor events and day trips to our favorite destinations. It’s a known fact that Blackpool will see thousands upon thousands of people visit as it…
Exploring Liverpool’s Groovy 1960s Fashion Scene: A Nostalgic Journey .hh
Brilliant photos captured around 60 years ago show fashion trends a generation are bound to remember from Liverpool in the 1960s. Fashion and trends come and go – but the people of Liverpool have always been known for their sense…
Fifties Birmingham: Fabulous 50s Birmingham in 39 pictures .hh
The Fifties were a decade that was mainly focused on the recovery from World War Two with Birmingham being far from an attractive place with slum housing conditions being visible across the city. Health remained poor in the city with Birmingham with illnesses like tuberculosis being…
Manchester Rag Day Parade, 1974 .hh
Here at the Manchester and Salford students’ Rag day parade that was staged in 1974. The students of seventy four parading through the streets of the city accompanied by a very stern looking policeman. However, two of his colleagues, a…