{"product_id":"coming-events-britain-1965-full-year-magazine-set","title":"Coming Events in Britain Magazine 1965 Complete Year Set (12 Issues) Vintage British Travel \u0026 Tourism Publication","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBritain in Color — A Complete 1965 Journey Through Countryside, Culture \u0026amp; Tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 20px 0; padding: 10px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #f8faff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #334fb4; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eVintage travel magazines like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eComing Events in Britain\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eare prized as mid-century cultural snapshots—blending tourism, design, and everyday life into a richly illustrated record of place and time. Complete year sets are increasingly difficult to assemble intact, making this an especially appealing find for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1525\" data-start=\"1287\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-end=\"1349\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003ecomplete set of all twelve 1965 issues\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing Events in Britain,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e offering a mid-century portrait of Britain at a time when travel, heritage, and regional identity and travel were being actively celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1919\" data-start=\"1527\"\u003eEach issue is filled with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1578\"\u003evivid color photography\u003c\/strong\u003e and engaging editorial content capturing Britain’s landscapes, traditions, and daily life. The covers form an especially striking series, featuring coastal views, historic estates, gardens in bloom, village scenes, and iconic architectural landmarks—creating a cohesive visual narrative of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 20px 0; padding: 10px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #334FB4; background-color: #e7ecff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #334fb4; margin: 0 0 6px 0; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eFraming Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003etwelve distinct covers spanning the seasons,\u003c\/strong\u003e this complete 1965 set offers exceptional potential as a curated wall display. Each issue measures \u003cstrong\u003e8 ½\" x 11\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the full year to be arranged as a striking grid—easily framed within a space under 40\" x 40\" with a simple mat. The result is a colorful \u003cstrong\u003emid-century composition\u003c\/strong\u003e of British landscapes, architecture, and daily life—ideal for display above a sofa, mantel, or in a study or library setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2384\" data-start=\"1921\"\u003eThe magazine extends well beyond travel guides, presenting a broad cultural lens on Britain’s pastimes and heritage. The March 1965 issue includes \u003cem data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"2068\"\u003eThe World of Stamps\u003c\/em\u003e, appealing to collectors and hobbyists, while the May issue features \u003cem data-end=\"2189\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003eThe Charm of Britain’s Birds\u003c\/em\u003e. Other topics explored include traditional cheese-rolling races, horse shows, historic churches, and even fossil hunting—reflecting the diversity of British life and leisure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2595\" data-start=\"2386\"\u003eEach issue includes a calendar of events across England, Scotland, and Wales, along with travel resources and period advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0 14px 0; padding: 8px 14px 6px 14px; border-left: 3px solid #C1A97B; background-color: #f7f3eb;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #8a6b2f; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: 0.2px; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003ePublisher's Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 4px 0;\"\u003ePublished by the British Travel and Holidays Association of London—then the official tourism body of Great Britain at the time—\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComing Events in Britain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e served as both an invitation and a guide for domestic and international travelers alike. Today, it stands as a compelling example of mid-century travel promotion and printed ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3274\" data-start=\"2912\"\u003eThe softcover magazines are in \u003cstrong\u003every good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e overall. They show light, expected age wear, including occasional small tears, minor ink notations, and in a few cases, covers beginning to loosen but still securely attached at the staples. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3527\" data-end=\"3649\"\u003eBrowse our \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/collections\/vintage-magazines\" title=\"Vintage Magazines \u0026amp; Journals | Back Issues \u0026amp; Periodicals\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eVintage Magazines \u0026amp; Journals\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e collection for additional full year sets and individual issues available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"British Travel and Holidays Association","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39621435457603,"sku":"","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0114\/3262\/4186\/products\/ComingEventBritain1965.jpg?v=1635092835","url":"https:\/\/thetownhouseantiques.com\/products\/coming-events-britain-1965-full-year-magazine-set","provider":"The Townhouse Antiques \u0026 Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}