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“Stand to attention, soldier" My grandfather's gentle voice spoke. I saluted him as I had been shown. "At ease," he spoke again. Then he pinned his medals to my shirt One by one, those shining disks Almost holy to me The proof of what I knew He was my hero”

Childhood Memoirs 50s

Book:What Has He Done Now?: Tales from a North West Childhood in the 60s and Early 70s

Source: What Has He Done Now?: Tales from a North West Childhood in the 60s and Early 70s

“So the smells I associate with the Elders are freshly cut garden flower arrangements- roses, lilac and endless sweet peas and the fougère hints of random greenery lavishly added to the vases, in the Constance Spry style. Also, modest shop-bought flowers, particularly daffodils, tulips and freesias, which are such an economical way to brighten a room for that thrifty generation. My scents for the elders are: Lavender by Yardley Blue Grass by Elizabeth Arden Rose in Wonderland by Atkinsons Femme by Rochas Ostara by Penhaligon's Tweed by Lenthéric (A mention of this elicited a big response at the event; it seemed all the women had worn it at some time and had happy associations with it. I do wish they would re-release it in the original tweed-fabric effect box.) The men in this age group are the last of the true British gentlemen, so especially for them: Old Spice St Johns Bay Rum by St Johns Fragrance Company Royal Mayfair by Creed”

Elders Smells Perfumes Floral 20s 30s 50s 40s

Book:The Scent of You

Source: The Scent of You

“The fifties is a decade when every year is markedly different from the one before and after. That doesn't happen every decade. 1983 isn't that much different from 1986. But 1953 is very different from 1956.”

Years Change Progress Decade 1950s Fifties 50s

Author:Sara Sheridan

“Does it ever happen that a nice girl is a Lesbian?" she asked him shyly.”

Lesbian Fiction Nice Girls 50s Comig Out

Book:Beebo Brinker

Source: Beebo Brinker