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British Travel and Holidays Association

Coming Events in Britain Magazine 1965 Complete Year Set (12 Issues) Vintage British Travel & Tourism Publication

Coming Events in Britain Magazine 1965 Complete Year Set (12 Issues) Vintage British Travel & Tourism Publication

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
Coming Events in Britain
Publisher:
British Travel and Holidays Association, London
Subject:
British travel, culture, countryside, historic landmarks
Era:
Mid-Century Modern (1945- 1970)
Date:
1965 (Complete Year | 12 Issues)
Origin:
London, England
Dimensions:
8 ½" x 11"
Condition:
Very Good (VG)
Cover:
Softcover
Pages:
Varies per issue
OCLC:
1424271285
Book genre:
Travel Magazine
Notes:
Monthly magazine; color photography; travel features, cultural articles, period advertising

Britain in Color — A Complete 1965 Journey Through Countryside, Culture & Tradition

Collector’s Note

Vintage travel magazines like Coming Events in Britain are 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.

A complete set of all twelve 1965 issues of Coming Events in Britain, offering a mid-century portrait of Britain at a time when travel, heritage, and regional identity and travel were being actively celebrated.

Each issue is filled with vivid color photography 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.

Framing Appeal

With twelve distinct covers spanning the seasons, this complete 1965 set offers exceptional potential as a curated wall display. Each issue measures 8 ½" x 11", 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 mid-century composition of British landscapes, architecture, and daily life—ideal for display above a sofa, mantel, or in a study or library setting.

The magazine extends well beyond travel guides, presenting a broad cultural lens on Britain’s pastimes and heritage. The March 1965 issue includes The World of Stamps, appealing to collectors and hobbyists, while the May issue features The Charm of Britain’s Birds. Other topics explored include traditional cheese-rolling races, horse shows, historic churches, and even fossil hunting—reflecting the diversity of British life and leisure.

Each issue includes a calendar of events across England, Scotland, and Wales, along with travel resources and period advertising.

Publisher's Note

Published by the British Travel and Holidays Association of London—then the official tourism body of Great Britain at the time—Coming Events in Britain 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.

The softcover magazines are in very good condition 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. 

Browse our Vintage Magazines & Journals collection for additional full year sets and individual issues available separately.

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