{"product_id":"platinum-anniversary-1956-in-headlines","title":"Platinum Anniversary 1956 in Headlines","description":"\u003cp class=\"Body\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTHE QUEEN’S PLANE LANDS in Lagos, and the streets are filled with anticipation. Flags ripple in the breeze, children wave, and the crowds gather to catch a glimpse of Elizabeth II. She steps onto Nigerian soil, beginning her historic 1956 tour of the country. Everywhere she goes, she is met with warmth and pageantry, a royal presence marking a moment of connection across the Commonwealth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Body\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTravel back to the year it all began. Step into 1956 through authentic newspaper articles, carefully curated from original Daily Mirror reports of the time. Discover a vivid glimpse into a couple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"AR-SA\" dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003es first year together — a year defined by resilience, hope, and transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Body\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Body\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e– The Clean Air Act and national response to smog\u003cbr\u003e– Suez Crisis and Britain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"AR-SA\" dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003es changing international role\u003cbr\u003e– Royal engagements: Elizabeth II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"AR-SA\" dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003es tour of Nigeria and Calder Hall opening\u003cbr\u003e– Iconic cinema, theatre, and music, including Laurence Olivier and Marilyn Monroe, Katie Johnson, Grace Kelly, Brigitte Bardot, Shirley Bassey, and Elvis Presley\u003cbr\u003e– Soviet political shifts and Khrushchev\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"AR-SA\" dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"NL\"\u003es UK visit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Launch of The Duke of Edinburgh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"AR-SA\" dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003es Award and Premium Bonds\u003cbr\u003e– Olympics highlights: Chris Brasher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"AR-SA\" dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003es steeplechase victory, Jim Laker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"AR-SA\" dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003es 19 wickets, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"AR-SA\" dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e‘\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBlood in the Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"AR-SA\" dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan dir=\"RTL\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"IT\"\u003ewater polo match\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Historic sporting achievements across horse racing, football, boxing, and cricket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Body\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eA thoughtful Platinum Wedding Anniversary gift. Personalise the book with names and a short message to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake — a journey into times past, brought to life through contemporary newspapers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Body\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eArchivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. Some pages may contain blemishes or slight imperfections, reflecting the authentic character of the original publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e----\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaper source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Historic Newspapers","offers":[{"title":"Year","offer_id":57824796017024,"sku":"hn:plat-anni-1956-dm:tabloid-bw:hardback","price":73.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/5415\/0477\/files\/platinum-1956-dm-244.jpg?v=1775571615","url":"https:\/\/www.historic-newspapers.com\/en-it\/products\/platinum-anniversary-1956-in-headlines","provider":"Historic Newspapers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}