If you were born in the 1950s in Britain, your childhood was shaped by the aftermath of war, the rise of modern comforts, and the simple joy of outdoor play and community life. 

As a child, you might have spent hours playing street games, roller-skating, or kicking a football around with friends. Many families enjoyed seaside holidays and local “wakes-week” breaks — excursions to the coast that brought communities together.

Inside the home, life gradually modernised: houses gained new conveniences like electric cookers, fridges and, eventually, a television. Music, dance halls and early rock-and-roll began to attract young people.

Some among you may remember the rise of a new teenage identity: embracing fresh fashions, listening to records, and discovering a new sense of independence.