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Britain in the 1950s: archive photos show what UK homes really looked like

Welcome back to the 50s
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Welcome back to the 50s

When you think of the 1950s, images of gleaming new appliances, chic fashion trends and the electrifying rhythm of rock 'n' roll might spring to mind. But as the mid-century rolled in the reality for most of the UK was one of very little change.

Emerging from the shadows of a devastating war, the nation found itself navigating a slow and often gritty journey of recovery. Amid ration books and rebuilding efforts, a patchwork vision of modernity began to take shape as Britain reinvented itself during this transformative era. 

Read on to discover the fascinating story of British life in the 1950s. To enjoy these pictures on a desktop computer FULL SCREEN, click on the icon at the top right of the image...

Alexandra Upton

06 February 2025

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