Seaside landladies to package holidays
How things have changed in 50 years. We've gone from being lucky to have a few days in Blackpool or Bognor to being able to get to the other side of the world for our annual holiday.
Everything seems much more affordable time - especially thanks to the budget airlines like Go, Ryanair and easyJet. But it was the package holiday that first made it possible for Britons to try to create the chips and lager culture on the Costa Brava.
On the other hand some rail journeys are now taking longer than they did 50 years ago - according to some commuters.
You can also check out how house prices and wages have changed. Or discover how savings and some household name shares have fared. And find out how food prices have gone up or down.
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