Qualcast VTEC.

[Lizzie Zoom]

How many years has the queen been on the throne? (If you'll pardon the expression) 

67 without looking 

She acceded in 1952 but wasn't crowned till 53. That was a great year, wasn't it Lizzie? 

Oh yes!!

[Lizzie Zoom]

For Stemo:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydcUaTpiHgQ

An absolute classic and worth listening to the very end! 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

How many years has the queen been on the throne? (If you'll pardon the expression) 

67 without looking 

She acceded in 1952 but wasn't crowned till 53. That was a great year, wasn't it Lizzie? 

Oh yes!!

The fifties was as dull as ditchwater. It was essentially the left over fag end from the war and there was still rationing in the early years of the decade.

The cars were dull. The clothes were dull.The entertainment was dull.

Well before my time I am glad to say.



It wasn't just photographed in black and white that was it's real colour.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

.......and as sex was not invented until 1963 there was no rumpo either.

[Lizzie Zoom]

How many years has the queen been on the throne? (If you'll pardon the expression) 

67 without looking 

She acceded in 1952 but wasn't crowned till 53. That was a great year, wasn't it Lizzie? 

Oh yes!!

The fifties was as dull as ditchwater. It was essentially the left over fag end from the war and there was still rationing in the early years of the decade.

The cars were dull. The clothes were dull.The entertainment was dull.

Well before my time I am glad to say.



It wasn't just photographed in black and white that was it's real colour.

How I agree with that OPti

Everything was in black & white, even people's attitudes and outlook on life.  I will always think that it was not until 1965 that 'colour' suddenly started to really show itself, with even my war parents suddenly coming to life and start accepting 'modern ways' .  Then 1967 happened......................and everything went into full colour 

[Nick W]

I am exactly the same age as you, Lizzie, around the 50 mark. 

seems there's a lot of us around the 50mark
Although my mother's twentieth birthday is next year.....