Ray’s Rants Life in the 1950s 1960s 1970s Great Britain girls England family UK work school British music night clubs pubs fashion pirate radio Caroline English holidays television
426 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 17 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingRay’s Rants back to the 1960s 1970s 1950s in the UK Great Britain. Entertaining and fun. British music scene, Jimi Hendrix The Rolling Stones. The English pubs and clubs, Watney’s Red Barrel beer, Babycham, Cherry B the night life. The cars, the workplace, television and pirate radio. England. Schools back in the early days. 60s fashion and clothes, flairs and miniskirts. London, Caroline, Luxembourg. Mini cars skirts. Holiday in caravan, Butlin’s
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Further Education, Technical College, Adult Classes in the 1960s
July 14, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 88.7 MBBack in the 60s, many people who had left school were keen to go back to college to learn a trade. Women wanted to learn secretarial skills such as typing and shorthand. Men could learn bricklaying, car mechanics or many other trades. It was a great way to become qualified. Please, join me this Sunday.
Midweek Message 170.
July 10, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 18 MBThe weather outside is frightful, but the fire is quite delightful... That's a Christmas song, and you'd think it was winter here. Rain, wind, cold... Stone the crows! No point in moaning about it, but I will!
Trip to Pulborough Brooks.
July 07, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 89.8 MBIn this episode, Tricia and I visit the RSPB reserve at Pulborough in West Sussex. Visit their website here. Also, what were pubs like back in the 1960s? Were they just boozers? Or, were they an integral part of the community? Plus, remembering the old record shops, hiding money beneath the mattress... Please, join me this Sunday.
Midweek Message 169.
July 03, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 17.5 MBDo you remember recording music from Pick of the Pops on a Sunday evening? The old reel to reel tape recorder whirling away, recording your favourite tracks. More on nicknames, gardens, the doctor... and more!
The Great Storm of 1987 plus What's In A Name?
June 30, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 90.9 MBDo you remember the great storm of 1987 here in the UK? What a shock it was! The National Grid sustained heavy damage, leaving thousands without power. It was astonishing that the weather reports failed to predict a storm of such magnitude. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names—how many Christian names do you have? Are you known by your first name or your middle name? Do you have a nickname? Join me this Sunday as we explore the fascinating evolution of names over the centuries.
Midweek Message 168.
June 26, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MBThis Sunday, I'll be chatting about people's names. Old names, new names, double-barrelled names… How many Christian names do you have? Also, I'll be recalling the events during the storm of 1987 here in Britain. Please, join me.
Things We No Longer Have Or See In The UK.
June 23, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 90 MBWho remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and other items of the past that have since disappeared! Also, I’m chatting from Amberley Museum.
Midweek Message 167.
June 19, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 18.3 MBWho remembers the iconic Hoovermatic Twintub washing machine? A staple in British homes during the 1960s, it was incredibly popular. And what about the Rolls Dishwasher that perched on the kitchen draining board? Join us this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey through household and othetr items of the past that have since disappeared!
Traditional English Food, Pubs, Shops...
June 16, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutes - 92.4 MBWhat is traditional English food? Dishes like bubble and squeak, meat and two veg, toad in the hole, shepherd's pie and fish and chips come to mind. In this episode, Tricia chats about classic English meals, going all the way back to World War II. Not that we were around back then! Also in this episode, people opening their houses as shops in the old days. There were corner shops, of course, but also mid-terrace houses where people had converted their lounge into a shop. Join us this Sunday!
Midweek Message 166.
June 12, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MBHi, I hope you're well. Traditional English meals, school dinners, chip shops, transistor radios back in the 1960s... Join me for a good old chat.
School Holidays and other stuff.
June 09, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes - 39.6 MBRemember the joy of school holidays in the old days? Six glorious weeks of summer freedom! Imagine if we had mobile phones back in the 50s and 60s. How would we have reacted to social media? The days before computers, what did the banks do? What did the tax office do? Everything was written is huge books called ledgers. Imagine the work! Join me this Sunday as we take a nostalgic journey back to those golden, and sometimes not so golden, days.
Ray's Roaming Rants - St Mary's Church, Sompting.
June 07, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 12.7 MBThis Roaming Rant took me to St Mary's Church, Sompting, West Sussex. Built in the 11th or 12th century, the church is one of only a few on Britain with a Saxon tower. Please, join me for a look around the church.
Midweek Message 165.
June 05, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutes - 18.4 MBI've been to church! More on that later. Also, I have a sore throat, we had great weather on Sunday... Why address letters to, for example, Mrs Fred Smith? Is she a man? That's her husband's name, not hers! That was the way things were in the old days. Does that still happen?
Live Your Life. Children in Pubs. Miserable People and more.
June 02, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 95.7 MBLive Your Life! Live and let live. In other words, let people get on with their lives and you get on with your life. Don't interfere with or poke your nose into other people's business. Punishing children. What are your thoughts on spanking kids? Also, kids in pubs. Should children be allowed into pubs? Please, join me this Sunday for a good old moan... I mean, chat.
St Mary The Virgin Clapham Church West Sussex
May 31, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.51 MBWelcome to another of Ray's Roaming Rants. This time, I visit St Mary the Virgin Church at Clapham, West Sussex. The church, built in the 12th century, is in the woods. What better location for a lovely old building! I hope you enjoy this short episode.
An Announcement!
May 30, 2024 07:52 - 1 minute - 3.22 MBHi, I’m pleased to announce that my new website, raysrants.info, is now live! Check it out to explore a collection of photos and video clips from my recent travels. Many of you have been asking to see pictures from the various places I’ve visited so, I hope you’ll enjoy what I’ve shared. I'll be adding more so do visit the page regularly.
Midweek Message 164.
May 29, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 17.7 MBIt's raining again! Is the summer over? Crickey, I don't think it had even started. In this episode, the weather, falling in love with someone you should have, the Boy Scouts Bob-A-Job week... I hope you'll join me.
History, London trolley buses, diesel engines, trams, trains...
May 26, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes - 86.6 MBHistory, whether global or personal, can be either boring or fascinating. In this episode, I discuss the mistakes we've made in our personal histories and whether we've learned from them. I also talk about the history of London trolley buses, trams, diesel engines, trains, the pipeline from the Isle of Wight to France, and much more. Join me for a chat which, hopefully, won’t be boring!
Ray's Roaming Rants - Isle of Wight holiday May 2024.
May 23, 2024 07:00 - 16 minutes - 29.3 MBThis is the first of a new series, Ray’s Roaming Rants. We had a lovely time on the Isle of Wight. I made a few audio recordings of various places we visited during our stay which I hope you will find interesting.
Midweek Message 163.
May 22, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutes - 19.1 MBI've been to the Isle of Wight. I won't bore you with the details but, in this Midweek message, I'll tell you a little about our holiday. Quarr Abby, Yarmouth Castle, the Solent, the weather... Please, join me for a quick chat.
Steam trains, electric trains, diesel trains, getting married and more...
May 19, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 85.9 MBSteam trains, electric trains, diesel trains, getting married and... Getting married? What's that got to do with trains? I'll be in the Isle of Wight when you listen to this episode. Fingers crossed the weather is good!
Midweek Message 162.
May 15, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 18 MBIt's that time again. Welcome to another Midweek Message. Mods and Rockers, hippies... Who remembers the weekends in Brighton? Happy days! Did you have a scooter or a motorbike? Join me for a quick chat.
Dinosaurs, Alfresco BBQs, Picnics, a story and more...
May 12, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 100 MBDinosaurs roamed the Earth 66 million years ago! What's that got to do with the 1950s? Not a lot. Alfresco, BBQs, eating outside... that wasn't a thing back in the 1950s and 60s. But it's very popular these days. Join me this Sunday for a chat about anything and everything.
Midweek Message 161.
May 08, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes - 21.3 MBHello and welcome to yet another Midweek Message. The weather, cars, loud adverts, shouting and... I tell you a joke! Please, join me for a midweek chat.
Stories From The 1960s and more...
May 05, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutes - 86.1 MBIn this episode, on this beautifully sunny weekend, I recall a few stories from the 1960s. PLUS! A recording of a well known DJ on a well known radio station in 1973! This snippet will bring memories flooding back for many of you. Those were magical radio days. Please, join me this Sunday.
Midweek Message 159.
May 01, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MBThe summer has arrived! Probably only for a day or two... No, I mustn't be negative. The weather is beautiful. Holidays in Britain in the old days were great. The roads were clear, no potholes, driving was lovely... Did you go to Spain for your holidays back in the 70s? English fish and chips, English beer... You'd think we were back home!
The Eternal Triangle, Lies, Deceit, Adultery, Infidelity, Carnaby Street, local shops, landline phones...
April 28, 2024 07:00 - 49 minutes - 91 MBAdultery in the 1950s? Perish the thought! Did people lie and cheat on each other back in the old days? Two-timing, deceit, lies... Not in the good old days, surely? Join me this Sunday and we'll find out. Also in this episode, Carnaby Street in London, local shops, landline phones, sound effects and more!
Midweek Message 158.
April 24, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MBClothes back in the 60s and 70s, strange characters, Lambretta scooters and more... Please, join me for this Wednesday's Midweek Message.
Tradesmen - Plumbers Electricians Decorators Handymen...
April 21, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutes - 98.6 MBIn the old days, there were loads of tradesman. There are tradesmen these days, of course. But how did they differ in the 50s and 60s? Join me this Sunday and we'll find out.
Midweek Message 157.
April 17, 2024 07:00 - 11 minutes - 20.7 MBWelcome to another Midweek Message. I've had a great deal of positive response about the Nurse Diane Interview so, I might try and set up more interviews. Thanks for all your emails, keep them coming. The weather here has turned colder... there's a surprise! But, we have a wall of heat of the way! Whatever that is!
NHS Nursing. Chatting to Nurse Diane about the old days in the local hospital.
April 14, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 34.5 MBIn this episode I welcome Diane, my sister-in-law, into the studio. She's a retired nurse and she chats about her days working in hospitals and a GP's surgery. The operating theatre, the wards, the matron, a nursing school, sticking needles in people, giving patients alcohol... Please, join me for a very interesting chat with Nurse Diane this coming Sunday.
Midweek Message 156.
April 10, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MBWe've had an extremely high tide which caused floods in a nearby town. Where's the summer? In this Midweek Message I chat about the weather, as usual, hospitals, dentists and more. Please, join me.
Etiquette Morals Integrity Principles Respect Decency...
April 07, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 94.7 MBEtiquette Morals Integrity Principles Respect Decency... Do such things exist these days? Would you give up your seat on a bus to a pregnant woman? Would you help an elderly lady cross the road? Please, join me for a chat this coming Sunday.
Midweek Message 155.
April 03, 2024 07:00 - 9 minutes - 17.5 MBIt's that time again! Welcome to another Midweek Message. Idiots behind desks, youngsters shouting in the pub, people who show off and so much more...
Some People Have All The Luck.
March 31, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 96.7 MBSome people have all the luck, some people have all the fun. Luck plays a big part in some people's lives. You have to be in the right place at the right time, but some people are elsewhere at some other time. Please, join me for a chat this coming Sunday about lucky and unlucky people.
Midweek Message 154.
March 27, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - 19.3 MBSummer flowers, pubs, tricycles, sourdough bread, coal fires... I have quite a selection of chat on this week's Midweek Message. Please, join me.
Living Alone. Lonely, Selfish, Happy?
March 24, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 58.1 MBLiving alone doesn't suit everyone. You get home after work and there's no one there, you wake up alone at the weekend, there's no one to share life with... However, some people wouldn't have it any other way. Was living alone in the 60s was any different from living alone today? Please, join me for a chat this coming Sunday.
Midweek Message 153.
March 20, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - 19.2 MBIt's that time again! How are you? Keeping well, I hope? Do you remember when the shops were closed on Sundays? I do, it was lovely. Sunday was a family day. Picnics together, eating meals together, watching TV together... Happy days!
Fashion, Clothes, Shoes, Hair 1950s 1960s 1970s.
March 17, 2024 08:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBFashion has changed considerably over the years. Not only clothes but, hair. In the 60s, most of us lads had long hair. So did the girls. There was Twiggy’s side-parted pixie cut. The smooth short bob with bangs. For men there was the Afro, the long layered, the Boston and even the crew cut. Please, join me for a look back at fashion and hair over the years.
Midweek Message 152.
March 13, 2024 08:00 - 12 minutes - 22.2 MBMore on managers and do we need them, the awaful weather in Briton and loads more stuff. Please, join me on this wet Wednesday for a good old chat.
Managers, the boss, the foreman, do we need them?
March 10, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutes - 61.8 MBThis Sunday, I'll be talking about school teachers back in the day, managers... do we really need them? Swearing. Are you okay with people swearing? Please, join me for a chat.
Midweek Message 151.
March 06, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes - 18.2 MBPotholes, rain, cold, dark... Apart from that, I'm doing fine. This Sunday, I'll be talking about school teachers back in the day, managers... do we need them, and other stuff. Please, join me for a chat.
Kids Exploring Discovering Learning...
March 03, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MBDid you go exploring when you were a child? In the woods, down the beach, in the local park... I remember exploring all sorts of places and discovering amazing things. In this episode, I look back at the old days and, in particular, the time we discovered a man living in an air raid shelter in the woods!
1950s Kids Exploring Discovering Learning...
March 03, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MBDid you go exploring when you were a child? In the woods, down the beach, in the local park... I remember exploring all sorts of places and discovering amazing things. In this episode, I look back at the old days and, in particular, the time we discovered a man living in an air raid shelter in the woods!
Midweek Message 150.
February 28, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - 18.8 MBI've been conducting a little survey. How many of you like the seagull intro and how many don't like it? All will be revealed... at some stage. March is almost upon us, which is good news for us in the Northern Hemisphere.
Kids on a Wet and Rainy Half Term or Summer Holiday.
February 25, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 92.2 MBHello, welcome to another Sunday podcast. In this episode, I chat about the things kids id during half term and summer holidays back in the 50s and 60s. Particularly on a dull and rainy day. Please, join me.
1950s Kids on a Wet and Rainy Half Term or Summer Holiday.
February 25, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 92.2 MBHello, welcome to another Sunday podcast. In this episode, I chat about the things kids id during half term and summer holidays back in the 50s and 60s. Particularly on a dull and rainy day. Please, join me.
Midweek Message 149.
February 21, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - 19 MBHello, how are you? In this episode, I talk about Sunday night being bath night. Do you remember that? Imagine only having one bath each week! Strewth! I also mention tomboys and, would you believe, a tomgirl. Please, join me. I'll look forward to your company.
Tomboys, 1960s Music, Cars and other stuff.
February 18, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBDid you know a Tomboy back in the old days? In this episode, I recall a mate of mine who, after a year, I discovered was a girl! I also chat about music in the 1960s, cars and shed-loads of other stuff. Please, join me this Sunday for a nice chat.
Tomboys, Tomgirls, 1960s Music, Vintage Cars and other stuff.
February 18, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes - 105 MBDid you know a Tomboy back in the old days? In this episode, I recall a mate of mine who, after a year, I discovered was a girl! I also chat about music in the 1960s, cars and shed-loads of other stuff. Please, join me this Sunday for a nice chat.