I was 10

Not much for us kids this year. All very political with Churchill going and Anthony Eden coming. Bertrand Russell and a host of other Nobel prize winners signed a declaration that "nuclear weapons threaten the continued existence of mankind".

The real happening was in the shops, clothing was making it's way back and the shopping public could not get enough.

A true British Hero, a dying breed.

First 'Wimpy Bar' opened in Lyons Corner House, London.

'Luncheon Vouchers' Introduced.

Mary Quant opened her first Boutique Bazaar in the Kings Road, Chelsea.

Oh! Fish Fingers arrived this year.

'The Sales' at your average Marks & Spencers.

After the sales were done

The self service shop started to make it's appearance, but many products were still sold loose. Staff were there to weigh things for you. Today in my local Sainsbury's they have provided scales so I can weigh things for my self. Progress!!