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Kids life in England 1950s and 60s
Kids life in England 1950s and 60s
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1
What was a common nickname for the school milk given to children daily?
Thatcher's Milk
White Gold
Moo Juice
The Third of a Pint
2
What game, traditionally played with a horse chestnut on a string, often led to bruised knuckles?
conkers
peg top
marbles
jacks
3
Which children's book character, created by Richmal Crompton, often got into trouble?
Noddy
Billy Bunter
Jennings
Just William
4
What was
The Lone Ranger
known for, as one of the first imported American TV shows watched by British children?
Cowboy hat with feathers
Black cape
Silver bullets
Talking horse
5
In which year were sweet rationings finally lifted in post-war Britain?
1950
1955
1953
1949
6
What was the common name for the school radio broadcast programme aired by the BBC?
Schools and Colleges Today
BBC Schools Programme
Listen With Mother
Wireless Learning
7
Which of these books was not published or popular during the 1950s in England?
Five on Treasure Island
Jennings Goes to School
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
8
What was a “tanner” in the context of a 1950s child’s pocket money?
Six old pennies
Half a crown
One farthing
Threepence
9
What 1950s invention changed family entertainment forever in the UK by the end of the decade?
Television set
LP record
Home projector
Colour television
10
Which children's science fiction serial, aired by the BBC in 1953, was one of the first of its kind?
Space Patrol
The Quatermass Experiment
Journey to the Unknown
Stranger from Space
11
What was a key feature of a ‘Utility’ garment, often worn by children during the 1950s?
Government regulated quality and price
Vibrant patterns
Imported fabric
Handmade buttons
12
What was typically broadcast just before the 6 PM news on BBC radio, popular with younger children?
The Light Programme
Young Voices
Children's Hour
Listen With Mother
13
Which American cartoon became a favourite on British television in the 1960s?
Tom and Jerry
The Flinstones
Yogi Bear
Scooby Doo
14
Which of these was NOT a popular television show for children in the 1950s?
Muffin the Mule
The Magic Roundabout
Bill and Ben
Andy Pandy
15
Which sugary snack was introduced to Britain in the 1960s and quickly became a playground favourite?
Flake
Jelly Tots
Curly Wurly
Flying Saucers
16
Which British sweets company launched Love Hearts during the 1950s?
Rowntree's
Swizzels Matlow
Cadbury
Bassett's
17
Which boys’ weekly comic, launched in 1950, featured Dan Dare, Pilot of the Future?
The Eagle
The Dandy
Tiger
The Beano
18
What unusual toy, made of wire and cardboard, was a common DIY project for boys in the 1950s?
Whirligig
String Racer
Spinner cart
Matchbox Racer