The avengers & 1960's
The Swinging 60s People were poorer and things were more expensive Children were more respectful towards adults Baths once a week Police officers could smack the children Single women could get the contraceptive pill Famous bands were: The Rolling Stones The Beatles The Who Led Zeppelin Most famous sportspeople: Muhammad Ali Willie Mays Wilt Chamberlain Johny Unitas Political leaders: Josh F. Kennedy - American President Robbert F. Kennedy - Attorney General Martin Luther King - Peace Fighter Richard Nixon - American President Conservatives and Labour Parties The fashion industry was at its prime. Mod-related fashions such as the miniskirt simulated fashionable London shopping areas such as Canarby street and Kings Road, Chelsea. David Bailey sought to define Swinging London in a series of large photographic prints. His subjects include Michael Caine and Terence Stamp, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger The Av...