The first part of the Live Aid Concert was held at London’s Wembley Stadium on 13th July 1985, 39 years ago today.
The first part of the Live Aid Concert London’s Wembley Stadium on 13th July 1985 Concert was held at London’s Wembley Stadium on 13th July 1985 Concert…
Goodnight Mister Tom
The film follows the story of 8 year old evacuee William Beech who is sent from London to live in the heart of the English countryside in…
Graf Zeppelin Passing Over Wembley Stadium During the 1930 FA Cup Final
It was on Saturday April 26, 1930 that the LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin cruised over Wembley Stadium during the first half of the 1930 FA Cup final…
The Home Front: Old Photos of Women in the First World War
A seismic shift in the role of women in society was induced by the urgent need for more factory and munitions workers and other traditional male roles….
20 Vintage Halloween Photos From the Mid-20th Century Will Have You Feeling Nostalgic for Days Gone by _ USStories
Whether you celebrate All Hallows’ Eve, Samhain or just plain ol’ Halloween, October 31 has been commemorated, one way or another, since the days of the druids….
50 Fascinating Photographs of Teenage Girls Wearing Saddle Shoes From the 1940s _ USStories
Saddle shoes are typically constructed of leather and are most frequently white with a black or dark blue saddle, although any color combination is possible. The shoes…
Shorts With Crop Top: The Favorite Summer Style of ’40s Young Women _ USStories
What did young beach-loving women wear in the summer? Crop tops! The crop top or bolero top came down only to the lower rib cage, exposing about…
40 Cool Pics that Defined Fashion Styles of Young Women in the 1960s _ USStories
Fashion of the 1960s featured a number of diverse trends. It was a decade that broke many fashion traditions, mirroring social movements during the time. Around the…
Vintage Photos of Girls in Mini Skirts on Bikes _ USStories
Short skirts have existed for a long time before they made it into mainstream fashion, though they were generally not called “mini” until they became a fashion…
Skirts and Saddle Shoes: Favorite Styles of ’40s Teenage Girls _ USStories
The term ‘teenager’ was coined in 1941, and Seventeen magazine printed its first issue in 1944, showing off young teenager-targeted clothing and interests. It was a new…