MUSIC
From 1950s Radio to the Swinging Sixties
About the collection
Music played a huge part in post-war Britain, and it has a special place in the story of the 1950’s Museum.
In the 1960s, Sparrow was the lead singer of the band Sparrow and the Gossamers, performing during the era of the swinging sixties. His own experiences bring a personal connection to our collection and the music of the time.
Explore a fascinating collection of records, posters, radios, record players and music memorabilia, charting the changing sound of Britain from the 1950s into the 1960s.
From Liberace and early rock ‘n’ roll to Lulu, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Sparrow and the Gossamers, discover how music, radio and pop culture became such an important part of everyday life.
Don’t miss
- 1950s juke box
- portable record players – discover how people listened to their favourite records at home
- John Lennon’s son’s punch bag – a fascinating piece of Beatles-related memorabilia
- Early Beatles history – discover the story of The Beatles and their place in Britain’s musical history
- Sparrow and the Gossamers – learn about Sparrow’s own experiences as a singer in the 1960s
