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1950s Britain: everything you wanted to know

Dec 3, 2023
Explore the perception versus reality of 1950s Britain, including the impact of World War II, the crowning of Queen Elizabeth II, and the Suez Crisis. Learn about the influence of Queen Elizabeth II on women in public life, the effects of immigration and internal migration, and the unexpected independence of colonies in the British Empire. Discover how the Suez Crisis impacted Britain's global standing and alignment with the United States.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Britain in the 1950s: Social, Political, and Economic Climate
02:18 • 19min
3
Perceptions of Women and the Impact of NHS in 1950s Britain
21:20 • 3min
4
The Changes in the British Empire after World War II
23:51 • 2min
5
Immigration and internal migration in 1950s Britain
26:05 • 2min
6
The Impact of the Suez Crisis
28:31 • 10min