British Travel and Holidays Association

Coming Events in Britain 1955 Single Issues – Vintage British Travel Magazines

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Select your desired issue using options below: April 1955 – Thatched Countryside Scene May 1955 – Traditional Morris Folk Dance Troupe June 1955 – Vintage Motorcar & Castle Countryside July 1955 – Historic Palace Courtyard & Gardens August 1955 – Coastal Castle & Seaside Landscape September 1955 – English Village Street Scene October 1955 – Gothic Chapel & Heraldic Banners November 1955 – Ocean Liner & Liverpool Harbor December 1955 – Royal Guards Winter Procession

Title:: Coming Events in Britain
Publisher:: British Travel and Holidays Association, London
Era:: Mid-Century Modern (1945- 1970)
Date:: 1955 (Single Issues | 9 Available)
Origin:: London, England
Dimensions:: 8 ½" x 11"
Condition:: Very Good (VG)
Ephemera:: Magazines | Periodicals
Cover:: Softcover
Pages:: Varies per issue
OCLC:: 1424271285
Book genre:: Travel Magazine
Notes:: Color photography; cultural articles; travel features; period advertising

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Choose Your Journey — 1955 British Travel Covers from Cottage Life to Royal Pageantry.

✨ Bundle & Save — 25% off 3 or more 1955, 1964, and 1967 single issues (reflected at checkout)

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. Collectors often seek out individual issues to complete a year, highlight special content, or connect with meaningful dates.

Coming Events in Britain was a monthly magazine published from at least the mid-1940s through the 1980s, created for those with an affection for the United Kingdom. Issues include a calendar of events across England, Scotland, and Wales, along with travel resources and period advertising. Editorial content is written in engaging story format and extends beyond travel to explore Britain’s heritage and traditions.

Featuring vivid color photography capturing historic landmarks, countryside views, and everyday scenes across England, Scotland, and Wales, the covers are especially striking, ranging from castle and river landscapes to ceremonial pageantry, village streets, and seasonal imagery—each offering a distinct visual perspective of countries.

Framing Appeal

Coming Events in Britain full-color covers work beautifully as display pieces. Measuring 8 ½" x 11", they can be easily framed for a study, library, or gallery wall. Collectors and decorators alike often group multiple issues together or rotate them seasonally creating a changing display of British landscapes, architecture, and cultural scenes throughout the year.

Along with stunning photography, the 1955 issues feature engaging articles and editorials exploring Britain’s past and present. Topics range from traditional pastimes such as Britain's Marble Tournaments (April-1955) to Escape to Lilliput — a miniature village (June-1955) and features on stately and country home and culinary history including English puddings and pies.

Issues sold individually. Available months from 1955 include April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.

👉 A 25% discount is automatically applied when purchasing 3 or more single issues.

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.

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