The 1930s
A popular plastic-like resin material, used for all kinds of household appliances during the period (objects such as; light switch covers, the case of telephones, candlesticks, doorknobs, etc.)
What is Bakelite?
A vegetable pie, topped with a pastry crust, created by the Savoy during the second world war (the pie was named after the minister of food).
What is Woolton Pie?
A radio serial set in the farming community of the UK (listen to the clip).
What is The Arches?
A type of ladies hairstyle, where the method involves backcombing, bringing the hair up, and rolling the back of the hair down, leaving the front high towards the crown.
What is a beehive?
A children's television series featuring characters, Zippy, Bungle, and George.
What is Rainbow?
A Swedish/ American actress, who in later life became famous for saying "I want to be alone".
Who is Greta Garbo?
A film, taken from the stage play of the same title, starring; Rex Harrison, Constance Cummings, Kay Hammond, and Margaret Rutherford. The film was first shown in cinemas in 1945.
What is Blithe Spirit?
A song, sung by The Penguins that later featured in Back To The Future (1985), at the Enchantment Under The Sea Dance.
What is Earth Angel?
A sponge pudding topped with pineapple and glace cherries.
What is upside down pudding?
A cook who presented her How To Cook Classes on television during this period. She would later go on to endorse Waitrose, and Norwich City Football Club.
Who is Delia Smith?
An author who wrote a series of novels, featuring a Belgian Detective, that were frequently dramatised on the wireless during this period.
Who is Agatha Christie?
A popular/common name for blusher sold in a small, circular box, during this period. The product was sold under the title of its popular name.
What is Rouge?
A ladies silhouette or model of clothing, launched by Christian Dior in 1947, worn throughout this decade.
What is The New Look?
A spy and espionage series, featuring the latest cars, fashion, and futuristic plots, starring Patrick Macnee and various actresses as his colleague.
What is The Avengers?
A type of trousers popular in women's clothing during the 1980s, featuring a scrunched waist, and sometimes belted.
What is a paper-bag?
A popular dish in England, involving an apple baked inside of a suet pastry shell (looking for one specific name here).
What is an Apple Dumpling?
A popular camera by Kodak, named for its box-like shape.
What is a Box Brownie?
A type of bra, named after artillery for its point-like shape and support capabilities.
What is a bullet bra?
A type of car, extremely popular in the 1960s, made in a variety of colours, as a Saloon, and traveller/woody.
What is a Morris Minor?
A song by Simple Minds. The music video featured a fashionable young woman going through airport security?
What is Promised you a miracle?
The title of a novel written by Daphne Du Maurier, in 1937. The plot revolves around the death of the wealthy, progressive, and fashionable Mrs De Wynter through the eyes of her predecessor. The novel has been dramatised for film, stage, television, and most recently Netflix.
What is Rebecca?
A public healthcare service launched in 1948
What is the NHS?
A popular type of creme foundation, sold in a circular compact, launched by Max Factor in 1953 (worn by celebrities, royalty, and the housewife).
What is Max Factor's Creme Puff?
A song about a transgender woman interacting with a cis-gendered male, and his negative reaction to finding out. The song ends by conveying his regret at his handling of the situation.
What is Lola?
A drag artist, entertainer, and performer, who appeared on various Royal Variety performances, and in west end productions.
Who is Danny La Ru?