The Nature Island...: Being Black in 1960s Britain - 'No Pets, No Blacks, No Irish'

Tuesday, 24 June 2008

Being Black in 1960s Britain - 'No Pets, No Blacks, No Irish'

“No Pets, No Blacks, No Irish”, a few famous words which would be emblazoned on ads in shop windows for people intending to rent accommodation in 1960s Britain.

2 comments:

Tropical Ties said...: These are great Maureen. I am involved in a book project here in Dominica documenting the stories of some who left in the 1960's for UK and have now returned back to Dominica. Fascinating and often very sad; 14 July 2008 at 16:23
Maureen said...: Thanks Tropicallytied, greatly appreciated.

I will be very interested reading about your book project. Please leave details on my blog if possible.

Peace & Love...; 17 July 2008 at 09:38

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