Plagued by strikes British industry was suffering. World wide we still had a good name for excellence, but delivery times were bad. Nothing has changed in fifty years.

If Russia can send up a space rocket so can we.

Mike Hawthorn became the first British World Motor Racing Champion.

The first 'Carry On' was made 'Carry On Sergeant'.

The largest steel beam ever rolled out in Europe. It was made in Yorkshire.

Chi Chi the Panda came to London zoo for a visit.

The Do It Yourself craze started, God help us.

The smallest record player. Also doubles as a Pizza cutter.

Elvis joined the army.

Top record was Conway Twitty's 'Only Make Believe'.