A to Z 1950s/60s Nostalgia: J

J Smell:

Jeyes Fluid - I only have to have a slight whiff of Jeyes to be transported back to the toilet block at the caravan site in Ingoldmels, Skegness. I spent many a happy childhood holiday on that caravan site.

J Memories:

Jukebox – In those days we were seriously music deprived. There was hardly any modern music on the radio so we had to buy favourite records to hear the songs. Fortunately most coffee bars had a Jukebox in the corner and it was unbelievably exciting to be able to put your money in and actually listen to any of the top pop songs.

Jobs – Throughout the 50s and 60s women were paid less than men for doing the same job. In my mind that was just the way it was but I now see the injustice of it. The problem is that even though the Equal Pay Act of 1970 went a long way to levelling out discrepancies, there are still many women workers who receive less pay for doing the same job.

J Programmes:

On TV:
Jukebox Jury

David Jacobs presenting Jukebox Jury

On Radio:
Journey into Space

J Names:

Lyndon B. Johnson, USA

Roy Jenkins MP

Janis Joplin

David Jacobs

Paul Jones

Jackson Five
Tom Jones who provides the...

J Music:
Tom Jones singing It's Not Unusual