Best of British | April 2025
Welcome to the April 2025 issue of Best of British Magazine!
Inside this issue includes: Crime writer Francis Durbridge, A tribute to George and Mildred star Brian Murphy, Lodging house memories from The Francis Frith Collection, We speak to actor Norman Eshley and much more!
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Dropping 12 times a year, Best of British magazine is your monthly dose of twentieth-century nostalgia and heritage - both ‘past and present’. Whether you’re a fan of the swinging sixties or the nifty fifties are more your era, packed with stories and pictures from the not-so-distant past, each and every issue is guaranteed to bring many happy memories from decades gone by flooding back.
Each issue of Best of British allows its readers a glimpse into the glorious past of Britain. It covers memories as diverse as steam power, motoring and dolls houses and, if it was brilliant and British, you can be sure that it'll be featured. As well as a fascinating window into the past, the fascinating title also covers collectibles, books from and covering decades past, vintage style and fashion, a great puzzle page to keep you busy and the cult magazine is excellently illustrated throughout with some gorgeous new and vintage photography.
There are a multitude of unmissable monthly features including readers' letters and photographs. This collaborative feature plays an integral part in every issue, so you can write in with your own memories, or even attend one of the revival events listed each month that take place all around the UK. Please note the free calendar is not included in your digital subscription.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Best of British April 2025.