Boys comics of the 1950s and 60s presented a world of constant, dependable friends and reliable traditions. Easter always brought loads of adventures involving eggs. In August, the sun always shone on the sands, the cliffs, the lighthouses, the sparkling sea and the crabs. In November, the pages and the title whirled with sparks andContinue reading “1970’s Boys Comics”
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1970s Women’s Magazines
The 1970s was a decade marked by significant social change, including the feminist movement, which influenced a significant evolution in women’s magazines, reflecting cultural shifts, feminist movements, and changing societal norms. The revolution in fashion magazines saw some begin to reflect the eclectic styles of the era, for example Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. These publicationsContinue reading “1970s Women’s Magazines”
Calamity Chicks 4.3
Helen Jackson Helen rarely questioned her lot in life – it was what it was. From what she could tell, her mum had to put up with a darn sight more, so she felt it her duty to support her every way she could. “I try not to treat you like a little girl, butContinue reading “Calamity Chicks 4.3”
Calamity Chicks 4.2
Who doesn’t love a Greek island? Here’s one of Helen’s first experiences on one – not what you might expect. “Looks like it’s only you and me for the windsurfing.” Jax winked at Helen. She groaned. It looked quite technical, something she suspected Janet would have been much better at. But the ideaContinue reading “Calamity Chicks 4.2”
Your 1970s Memories
The Calamity Chicks books are set firmly in the seventies and are loosely based on things which happened to me – especially the dancing, sailing and skating. And even the bits set in recording studios or featuring bona fide Hell’s Angel bikers. Yep, I had full-on teenage experiences which inevitably find their way into manyContinue reading “Your 1970s Memories”
Bonfire Night
I was pretty convinced I’d done at least one post about this quaint British custom, originally held on 5th November to celebrate the failure of Guy Fawkes and his cronies to blow up the houses of lords in 1605. These Catholic plotters had intended to assassinate Protestant King James I and his parliament. But severalContinue reading “Bonfire Night”
Calamity Chicks 2.3
Meet the Cast Here are some of the main players in Chloe’s Chaos. Most of them appear in one or more other books in the series. Chloe Bell Chloe wishes she’d been bright enough to go to grammar school, but her folks placed more emphasis on her looking good enough to catch a rich husbandContinue reading “Calamity Chicks 2.3”
Calamity Chicks 2.2
This scene from Chloe’s Chaos features most of the major players. Have fun. Something happened to Drew that summer in France. He’d picked up a sophisticated air, talking about drinking espressos in bars. His style had changed considerably, with long, floppy hair and an arty scarf which he kept on until one ofContinue reading “Calamity Chicks 2.2”
Calamity Chicks 1.3
Meet the CastHere are some of the main players in Tina’s Torment. Most of them appear in one or more other books in the series. Tina Meredith Chloe describes her as a bold courageous adventurer, who turns into a what the Chartwell nasties would call a spotty, four-eyed swot. Tina describes herself as: “Tall forContinue reading “Calamity Chicks 1.3”
Calamity Chicks 1.2
Here’s a pivotal scene from Tina’s Torment which sets up the entire series. Enjoy. The following summer felt like a huge anti-climax. Pete and Simon spent the first three weeks on a football training scheme. They were too old and far too cool for antics at the den. We rushed down there onContinue reading “Calamity Chicks 1.2”
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