15 Black and White Photographs Capture the Gritty Reality of Life in East London During the Swinging Sixties_top1
From between 1963 and 1969, Steve Lewis, a former photographer for The Sun and the Newham Recorder, captured the East End in all its dilapidated glory. He tilted his lens…
One of the Wild Fads of the 1950s Was Telephone Booth Stuffing_top1
One of the most well-known fads of all time was the art of “telephone booth stuffing.” In taking part in this event, several students would squeeze themselves…
Before the Internet: 25 Lovely Black and White Shots Capture Everyday Life of Children in the Past_top1
Internet is truly a great telecommunication revolution to change the lives of people. It helps to connect us closer together, so of course it’s good for us,…
Stonehenge: History and Restoration through old photographs, 1880-1960_top1
Post-First World War aerial photograph of Stonehenge. Stonehenge, on the Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire in southern England, is certainly one of the most well-known and well-studied prehistoric…
48 Found Snaps Prove That ’80s Women Were So Cool_top1
From their clothes to hairstyles, these found snaps that show women from the 1980s were so cool. Sitting on a bench, 1980 Strolling, 1980 Summertime, 1980…
30 Vintage Snaps of People Decorating Their Christmas Trees From the 1950s and 1960s_top1
The history of Christmas trees goes back to the symbolic use of evergreens in ancient Egypt and Rome and continues with the German tradition of candlelit Christmas…
38 Vibrant and Colorful Vintage Pictures of London’s East End in the 1980s_top1
The East End of London, often referred to within the London area simply as the East End, lies east of the Roman and medieval walls of the…
Rare photos of the dangerous New York City’s subway system, 1970-1980_top1
During the late 1970s and early 1980s, New York City’s subway system was one of the most dangerous places a person could be. Lucky for those of…
“The 1950s in the US: When ‘Short Shorts’ Redefined Women’s Fashion with Their Daringly Brief Design”_top1
The 1950s decade was the first decade that embraced women wearing shorts for more than just beach wear. 1950s shorts came in several lengths and styles to…
Through John Gay’s Lens: A Captivating Journey into the Heart of England’s Daily Life During the 1950s and 60s_top1
John Gay, born Hans Göhler (1909-1999), came to England in 1935. He was one of the generation of German emigres who made a contribution to British culture…