1952: a Year To Remember by Richard Hease

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* Britain mourned the death of King George VI, whose life was an inspiration to all he ruled. * At Monte Bello Island, Britain successfully exploded her atomic bomb, with hopes of maintaining peace in a troubled world. * Record-breaking summer weather was experienced as a heatwave left Britons sweltering in the City. * The entertainment industry was enhanced by the arrival of many Hollywood movie stars and among them was Charlie Chaplin with his wife Oona, visiting London for the first time in 23 years. * Tragedy on a large scale shocked the nation when many lives were lost at the Farnborough Air Show. These events and many others helped shape a nation and influenced the world and now these valuable memories have been brought to life in the following pages. This 1991 Mistral Publishing Hardback is in very good condition. DJ: gift inscription inside. ISBN: 9781874053101 SKU: 1567257 This image is of the actual book. Show more