Children of The 1940s : A Social History.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hutton, Mike.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social history--20th century.

Social history.

London (England)--History--1800-1950.

London (England).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (0 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Children of the 1940s

Place of Publication:

Havertown : Pen & Sword Books Limited, 2023.

Summary:

This book by Mike Hutton delves into the social history of London in the 1940s, capturing the essence of life during a transformative period. Through personal recollections and vivid storytelling, Hutton brings to life the challenges and triumphs experienced by those who lived through the war and its aftermath. The book provides a nostalgic yet insightful look at London’s vibrant street life, childhood experiences, and the societal changes of the time. It appeals to readers interested in British history, particularly those curious about the cultural and social dynamics of the 1940s. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Title

Copyright

Contents

Acknowledgements

Prologue

Part I: War Time

Chapter 1 The Bare Facts 1945

Chapter 2 Setting the Scene

Chapter 3 Home Sweet Home

Chapter 4 'Vaccies'

Chapter 5 Bunking Off

Chapter 6 All Hell Let Loose

Chapter 7 Food for Thought

Chapter 8 Fun and Games

Chapter 9 Street Life

Chapter 10 'Goodnight children everywhere'

Chapter 11 Saturday Morning Pictures

Chapter 12 Desperate Dan and Pals

Chapter 13 It's that Man Again and Again and Again

Chapter 14 Book Worms

Chapter 15 Got any Gum Chum?

Chapter 16 We Thought It Was All Over

Chapter 17 Days to Remember

Part II: Same Old Austerity

Chapter 18 Homecoming

Chapter 19 Surprise Packages

Chapter 20 Relative Values

Chapter 21 It Ain't Half Cold, Mum

Chapter 22 Say aaah

Chapter 23 Owzat

Chapter 24 Youngsters After the War

Chapter 25 Sea Air and Candy Floss

Chapter 26 Get Fell In

Chapter 27 Anniversary - A Postscript to the War

Chapter 28 Tinsel Time

Chapter 29 Reflections and Moving On

Appendix: Some Well Known Children of the 1940s - A Decade of the Talents

Bibliography

Plate Section.

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ISBN:

9781399049542

1399049542

9781399049528

1399049526

OCLC:

1376188211