I was fourteen.

The Coffee Bar arrived. Italian espresso coffee machines served Froffy Coffee in glass cups. Rum Babas slipped past customs to destroy the nations eating habits.

Still trying to ban the bomb. A rally in Trafalgar Square. Where were all the pigeons when you need them.

Britain suffered its worst fog for seven years bringing chaos on the roads. Public transport was also hit. At the same time rail fares were set to rise by 50per cent. Stations were also to be closed and a huge investment in roads was announced. Forcing many people to turn to the car.

Billy Wright got his 100th cap for England.

BOAC's Comet aircraft made the historic non-stop flight from London to Sydney, Australia. At this news rent prices doubled in Earls Court.

Still the hatred. Oswald Mosely leader of the Blackshirts before the war. Tries to make a come back as politician. He stood for North Kensington, but lost his deposit.

Sensible people were still visiting Battersea Pleasure Gardens. Opened in 1951 as part of the Festival Of Britain.