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BORN IN 1954 is a unique book that has been researched, written and designed in Britain to bring you an informative and highly illustrated account of the British and world news from EVERY WEEK of 1954. There is a Double Page spread of news items and features taken from newspapers giving the news of every week of the year of 1954, followed by over 100 pages of what was happening as you grew up, were at school, started work and raised a family. The major news stories of the times Great sporting moments Changing fashion, music, and leisure See how the digital age transformed entertainment and our homes Film, TV and culture Trivia and so much more from the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1970s, 1990s, and the 21st century. Full page features on 12 topics including: New Towns; Wimbledon; Friday the 13th; Winston Churchill; Downhill Cheese Racing A GREAT 71st BIRTHDAY GIFT for anyone born in 1954 who is now celebrating a birthday, marriage, or anniversary. Ideal 1954 birthday gift for men or for women who are 71 in 2025 and an ideal alternative to an 71st birthday card for mum or dad. This 148 page large format book is packed with photographs to help you relive times gone by and bring memories flooding back. This is one of the titles in our HOW TIMES HAVE CHANGED series. For a more detailed look at the daily news of 1954, see our book “1954 The Year You Were Born” which has news and articles from EVERY DAY of that year.