The magazine was originally published in 1916, for troops serving in the war, ceasing in 1920. It was resurrected in 1939, continuing into the 1950s, offering stories, features and cartoons (often risqué, at least for the period), again, aimed mainly at men. By the mid-1950s, pin-ups were appearing on the cover and the name was changing; by 1960 it was a proper men's magazine, Parade, continuing as such until 1974, when the contents became more explicit.
Wonderful! I was quite a fan of "Parade" in my early teens back in the sixties... By the way, I love your new header selection- great fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ian; I have just bought (on e-bay), several later issues of Blighty, with the pin-up covers. I will post soon. I'm glad you like the new header, I aim to refresh it every six months or so. Any new VV postings planned?
ReplyDeleteI have some stuff scanned and ready to go, just seem to have lost my mojo for the moment! Thanks for the nudge, I will post something soon :-)
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