During the 1930s the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMSR) and the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) issued a range of joint publications for areas they both served - such as London & Scotland. The Scotland brochure was an annual publication featuring a striking colour cover by different artists. On this gorgeous illustration of a bridge and Highland scenery the artist is J Mace.
“What I don’t like about office Christmas parties is looking for a job the next day.” – Phyllis Diller With New Year’s upon us, I thought it was time to jump in the wayback machine and have a look at parties from yesteryear – specifically, the 1960s-70s. So, here’s a festive dose of vintage merriment – … Continue reading "Vintage Celebrations: A Look at Parties Past"
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people who took their humor to the grave
I can show you the twerk and the Hotline Bling.
A Twitter account called @70s_party - started by London-based Anna Pallai - is offering up photos of the type of fair you might have been cooking up if you were hosting in the bygone era.
It was on March 24, 1958 when the King, Elvis Aron Presley entered the United States Army. He then spent three days at the Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, Reception Station.
TIME reporter Allie Townsend picks the 100 most influential toys from 1923 to the present...
Krumkake is a delicate Norwegian cookie that is loved across generations. It’s decadent, delicious and worth every minute spent making it!
It's not easy to remember life before Photoshop. When we do, we think of a world where picture were straightforward, always showing exactly what happened
Parisians, 1910.
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Tide Hat
Image 7 of 28 from gallery of Soviet Modernism 1955-1991: Unknown Stories. Holiday Home for Writers, 1965-69, Sevan Lake, Armenia © Eduard Gabrielyan (CNA FPSR)
We love eating Biscoff cookies all year long, but especially around Christmas time. So we decided to celebrate speculoos with this showstopping holiday trifle.
It's so easy and so good. Why not make several? They add a festive touch to family gatherings; a personal touch as a holiday gift.
WHAT was it like to have a holiday in Britain 83 years ago? At a secondhand book stall I bought, for just £1, a copy of The Traveller's Guide To Great Britain And Ireland 1930, published by Trade And Travel Publications. This gem gives us a fascinating insight into the Britain of yesteryear. Here's a look at some of the tips it gave tourists.
The images are in a new book by landscape and travel photographer Robin Weaver
(La dama y el psicólogo prosiguen su conversación.) proyecto. "Dos figuras".
These old friends are here to say "Happy Holidays!"
Ultra Cool retro graphics.
Learn witchcraft spells to protect yourself from ghosts, pagan gods demanding human sacrifice and Death itself. It really is kind of effed-up what English teachers sic upon impressionable young minds. I read Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery” when I was 15, and it has stuck with me ever si
Lynelle and Josh Olson had always dreamed of travelling through the South Island, so when the opportunity to adopt a dilapidated caravan came along, they couldn’t believe their luck Meet & greet Lynelle Olson (business development manager) and Josh Olson (project manager and builder). What made you decide to get a caravan? Since we got …
Long hot summers, free time to play, parents having more hours with children and holidays were among the key ingredients
