Models posing for a magazine aimed at teenage girls. The 1960s was seen by many as the decade in which the ‘teenager’ first emerged.

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How Life Begins was an image taken by Lennart Nilsson of developing foetus. It was taken with an endoscope (new medical technology) and published in Life Magazine in 1965, and was the first of its kind to show us where life comes from.

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I was a child/young teenager in the 1960's and remember it as an exciting time. In those days there was still something to be proud about in being British. Our expectations were less so we were more content and it was before the advent of Human Rights activists and child psychologists so people grew up with some self discipline and were more content. We did not have to feel guilty every time we got in the car, switched on the light or had a gin & tonic or pint of beer. The only downside was that women had less freedom and married women, particularly mothers, were still expected to stay at home.Marilyn Drawwater, Surbiton, England

Snapped on Christmas Eve, the Earthrise photograph is considered one of the most influential environmental photos ever taken and inspired people to think about our place in the universe.

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It was a time when elderly people were respected, where teaching had some integrity and teachers were well thought of, where there was one gun related murder a year and the culprit duly hanged. We spent our money on rebuilding the families that had been displaced by the war. Our main concern was to get a job, learn new skills build a better future. A time when we were able to enjoy the freedom earned by the efforts of our fathers. Jack Clare, Canterbury

Fashion icon Mary Quant promotes a range of shoes.

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Entering the 60's, I was 8 years old. Memories of the sixties - The Beatles (of course). Flower Power came and went. Radio Caroline, Radio London and the other pirates. Sunday lunchtimes listening to Round the Horne, the Navy Lark and then ISIRTA on the Light Programme. The 3 mile trip riding on the top deck of the bus from school to home - trying to sneak a cigarette and hoping there were no prefects around. My first pint. And the second. And all the rest. Buying a round of pints for 6 people - and getting change from a 10 shilling note! Alan Coulson

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The first time I went to Europe was in 1969. My first impression of it was flying in about to land in Heathrow. I remember vividly all the green land I could see from my window. I can still remember exactly what I felt when travelling in Regent Street towards the hotel. London gave me the feeling of a strong, masculine city. As a youthful 21-year-old I could not wait to go to Carnaby Street. It was not until I went there the following day that I could really feel that I was in the swinging era and in the swinging London.Ernesto Tapia, Mexico City, Mexico

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