1960s Liverpool schoolchildren explained their book choices – and the last one was pure genius
Back in the 1960s, journalist Harold Williamson carried out a series of interviews with children in various parts of the UK on a range of subjects, including emotions, weddings and – with these children in a Liverpool primary school – books.
The last one is a surprise.
Back in 1968, Harold Williamson paid a visit to primary school kids in Liverpool to talk about their favourite books and reading habits. pic.twitter.com/uaiF4MeCwk
— BBC Archive (@BBCArchive) September 4, 2023
It’s amazing how relaxed pupils can be when they aren’t afraid they’ll be hit by concrete.
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This is glorious. That third kid! https://t.co/1JjF9AKwJJ
— Tara (@reading_woman) September 4, 2023
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Kids rule ok. https://t.co/kg8u8ykdKl
— daysofspeed (@daysofspeed) September 4, 2023
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This really is a gem.
— Stuart Kane (@StuartJKane) September 4, 2023
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Love this. https://t.co/m8Kwf5TS57
— Sara O'Leary (@saraoleary) September 4, 2023
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This is worth watching for a break from the madness https://t.co/pRrOrUQa3S
— anneleen lindsay (@anneleenphoto) September 4, 2023
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Pure joy, loved the girl at the end https://t.co/MSox0b6qh1
— Farzana Chaudry (@farzana_chaudry) September 4, 2023
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Dinosaurs, ships and first aid … made my day https://t.co/6dCXMW6M0H
— Chengkai Xie (@ChengkaiX) September 4, 2023
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I wonder what happened to them. Especially the girl at the end. https://t.co/n5xvm7x24w
— Steve Doherty (@SteveDoherty1) September 4, 2023
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This has made my morning. https://t.co/c16Os8Uv2E
— Des (@desdelboy) September 4, 2023
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I want to get into football matches free – what a legend
— Níal Ó Fionnagáin (@NialFinegan) September 4, 2023
As a bonus, here’s what 1960s children thought of weddings.
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