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In 1952 "Teddy Boys" were just starting to appear -- these guys were snapped in London in 1955. Getty Images
Strong color emerged from the austerity of the the post-war era -- as this exhibit from the London Fashion and Textile Museum demonstrates. Kirstin Sinclair
Very few British families owned a TV in 1952 -- but during Queen Elizabeth II's reign it has been the primary source of entertainment. Cae Dai 50s museum
Many recall the 1950s as being drab -- but the decade also had style. Kirstin Sinclair
In the era before Elvis Presley, crooners like Al Martino were popular. He had a hit in the UK in 1952 with "Here in my heart." Getty Images
If you wanted to make a phone call in 1952, you most likely had to use a box in the street. This one was snapped in 1963 but the familiar red design remained for decades. Getty Images
UK call boxes of 1952 took coins from the pre-decimal era. Some coins from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II's ancestors were still in circulation into the early 1970s. CNN
But finding a London call box in 1952 could be a hazard. The great smog of 1952 killed 4,000 people. Getty Images
One of the last trams to run in central London pictured crossing Westminster Bridge in 1952.
The trams have gone but the distinctive red double-decker buses still grace the streets of London in 2012. Getty Images
