Cup of Tea Tales

Cup of Tea Tales

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A collection of tales and anecdotes about growing up in the north of England during the 1950s and 60s that tell of a time of change. The warmth and joy of suburban family life, sibling rivalry, and schooling demonstrate the universal challenges of childhood told in a humorous and compelling read. The arrival of youth culture, technology, social challenges, and growing independence impacted families and society, and many experiences have disappeared and been replaced, but much remains the same.

Recent Episodes

  • David's Bookshelf Issue 11

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  • ‘Cup of Tea Tales’ –Adolescence, the Lack of Preparedness and the Desire to Meet Girls. Youth Clubs in the 1960s.

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  • ‘Cup of Tea Tales’ – The Ones that Got Away! Gone Fishing, Hook, Line and Sinker!

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  • ‘Cup of Tea Tales’ – The Cow and Calf, Ilkley Moors and My Older Brother. My Introduction to Danger.

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  • ‘Cup of Tea Tales’ – The Crack of Leather on Willow, Zulu attack, Pole Vaulting and we are all in for the High Jump.

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  • ‘Cup of Tea Tales’ –Experiences of the 1960s. A Personal View of the Changing Times.

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  • ‘Cup of Tea Tales’ – The Early Years of Schooling.

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  • Cup of Tea Tales - Childhood Games in the 1960s

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  • ‘Cup of Tea Tales’ – The Changing World of Work. From My Grandparents to Today.

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  • ‘Cup of Tea Tales’ – Playground Adventures in the 1950s and 60s - An Accident Waiting to Happen, Or An Opportunity To Learn?

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