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Yesterday's Britain 1930's is a vivid reminder of what life was like prior to the nation's eventual involvement in World War II. Although a time of hardship for many, the 1930s also brought comfort and prosperity for some British families. For those living in the countryside, meal times were grand formal occasions, while the summer heralded the start of decadent garden parties. Meanwhile, the arrival of the motor car added to the exciting hustle and bustle of city life. For holidaymakers, Blackpool was the favoured destination, with its open-air swimming pools, unique fairground attractions and ballroom dances.

Yesterday's Britain 1940s provides a unique insight into the mentality of the nation during and after World War II. A time of great camaraderie, the 1940s was the dazzling era of swinging big bands and music halls. Telephone boxes began to appear on the streets of Britain for the first time and people regularly tuned into the wireless radio to listen to their favourite shows. The farming industry was revolutionised by the introduction of the tractor and the gradual disappearance of the traditional pony and trap.

Yesterday's Britain 1950s depicts a new, post-war nation where traditional leisure pastimes included seaside holidays and visits to the park to enjoy boating on the lake. A look at the transport of the day ranges from trams on the streets of Liverpool, Glasgow and Leeds to HMS Victorious, the famous aircraft carrier. And of course, the 1950s saw the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, an occasion that the entire nation celebrated through jubilant street parties.

Travel back through the decades with Yesterday's Britain and let the memories come flooding back. The three volumes of Yesterday's Britain –1930s, 1940s and 1950s will be released on DVD and VHS by Golden Times / Contender Entertainment on 11th October 2004.