Finally, after months of immersing myself in the whole Dungeons and Dragons world, I get to create a scenario with actual dragons – via Georgie, of course. This is the fourth in the Time Doctors series, and I can’t tell you how many hundreds of pages of rules and all the associated paraphernalia I’ve trawledContinue reading “Release of Time After Time”
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1969 Top Thirteen
1. The Hollies – He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother- 10-69 2. Noel Harrison – Windmills Of Your Mind- 04-69 3. Martha & The Vandellas – Dancing In The Street – 02-69 4. The Righteous Brothers – You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ – 03-69 5. Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – The Tracks Of MyContinue reading “1969 Top Thirteen”
Top Time-Travel Trip
Why is my post a day late this week? That should give you a clue.My mate Caroline and I had been planning the day for ages, it involved her driving to my place for a scrummy meal, then we’d get a train to New street, and a tram to Edgbaston which should be a shortContinue reading “Top Time-Travel Trip”
1968 Top Thirteen
1. Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich – Legend Of Xanadu – 03-68 2. Fleetwood Mac – Albatross – 12-68 3. Richard Harris – MacArthur Park – 07-68 4. Barry Ryan – Eloise – 11-68 5. Aretha Franklin – I Say A Little Prayer – 08-68 6. Joe Cocker – With A Little HelpContinue reading “1968 Top Thirteen”
1967 Top Thirteen
Although I was only seven, music was very firmly a part of my life, and I have really strong memories of so many songs, particularly the almost-novelty ones like Excerpt From A Teenage Opera, Happy Jack, Ha Ha Said The Clown and especially Simon Smith & His Amazing Dancing Bear. But there were several moreContinue reading “1967 Top Thirteen”
1960s Hair and Makeup
Women’s Hair Men’s Hair 1960s Makeup The early 60s saw the exaggerated cat eye and full red lip continue. Eyebrows were shaped into subtle peak instead of a high curve. Pink blush was subtle and almost non-existent. • Powder – Flesh tone. • Blush – Soft rose pink. • Eye Shadow – White-pink, purple, lightContinue reading “1960s Hair and Makeup”
1966 Top Thirteen
1. The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations – 11-66 2. The Bachelors – The Sound Of Silence – 04-66 3. The Mindbenders – A Groovy Kind Of Love – 02-66 4. The Walker Brothers – The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine Anymore – 03-66 5. Ike & Tina Turner – River Deep Mountain High – 06-66Continue reading “1966 Top Thirteen”
1960s TV shows
At the start of the 60’s several TV shows were well established, including the following:Opportunity Knocks – talent show where public votes decide winnersDixon of Dock Green – the human side of British policingWhat’s My Line? – quiz show about occupationsThis is Your life – biographical documentaryPanorama – current affairs programmeEmergency Ward 10 – hospital-basedContinue reading “1960s TV shows”
1965 Top Thirteen
1. The Byrds – Mr. Tambourine Man – 07-65 2. The Righteous Brothers – You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ – 01-65 3. The Shangri-Las – Leader Of The Pack – 02-65 4. Tom Jones – It’s Not Unususal – 03-65 5. Andy Williams – Almost There – 10-65 6. The Yardbirds – For Your LoveContinue reading “1965 Top Thirteen”
1960s Food and Drink
Since WW2 and the following years of rationing, most British household’s preferred way of eating was based on “meat and two veg.” The following are some of the most popular dishes in 1960s UK, top of the list being Sunday roast with chicken, beef, pork or lamb. Fish fingers Beans on toast Shepherd’s pie BoiledContinue reading “1960s Food and Drink”
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