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Diane Howse

Born Leafield, 9 Nov 1956

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  • Born9 Nov 1956, LeafieldTaken as verified1 source
  • FatherJohn HowseTaken as verified1 source

A life in time

  1. 9 Nov 1956

    Born in Leafield

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She has lived through 8 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like around Leafield.

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The 1950s · Diane is born in Leafield

In the news1954

Food rationing ends in 1954

Food rationing, which began during World War II, finally ended in 1954.

What people wore

Everyday wear and voluminous party skirts

Women wore floral pinafores as everyday house wear and favoured full-skirted dresses with stiffened petticoats for special occasions. These skirts were sometimes so voluminous that they made it difficult for women to pass through doorways.

Getting around

Walking remained common for everyday travel

Walking remained a primary mode of transport throughout this period, serving as the main way to commute for one-third to one-fifth of people in smaller towns and cities as late as the 1970s.

The Hungarian uprising. Hungarians rose against Soviet rule; Soviet tanks crushed them within weeks and 200,000 fled abroad.In Europe · 1956

The Hungarian uprising. Hungarians rose against Soviet rule; Soviet tanks crushed them within weeks and 200,000 fled abroad.

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In the news1958

First motorway opens in 1958

Britain opened its first motorway, the Preston bypass, in 1958.

Music

Popularity of Dance Halls and Instruction

In the 1950s, dance halls like the Palais were popular venues where people learned the foxtrot and waltz to the music of dance bands. These halls were essential social spaces for meeting others, supported by numerous local dance schools and instructors.

Daily life

National school system and gendered subjects

The 1944 Education Act created a national school system, including the Eleven Plus exam which determined secondary school placement. In secondary schools, boys often learned woodwork and metalwork, while girls were taught home economics and needlework.