When did Chinese immigrants come to the UK?
The late 1950s and 1960s saw a rise in immigration from the former British colonies. And with them came at last…flavour!! Although the first Chinese restaurant in London was opened in 1908, the real spread of Chinese restaurants began in the late 1950s and 1960s with the influx of migrants from Hong Kong.
What’s the price of a Royal Copenhagen china set?
Many china sets from Royal Copenhagen, Royal Worcester, Lenox and Wedgwood sell at half the price of new china. Others bring $150 to $200 at estate sales, if they sell at all. Sets with flowery patterns, including Haviland china, are particularly unloved.
How much is a Norman Rockwell china plate worth?
Others bring $150 to $200 at estate sales, if they sell at all. Sets with flowery patterns, including Haviland china, are particularly unloved. Collectible plates featuring pictures by artists such as Norman Rockwell or LeRoy Neiman typically are worth less than $5 per plate these days —and that’s if they date to before 1980 or so.
When did chop suey and chips become popular?
These proved very popular; indeed in 1958 Billy Butlin introduced chop suey and chips into his holiday camps! The 1960s also saw a dramatic rise in the number and spread of Indian restaurants in Britain, especially in London and the South East.
Who are the unmarried mothers in the UK?
Lorna, 69, an author and literary consultant from West London, remains single and has never had another child. Educated and articulate, she is one of an estimated half a million unmarried mothers in the UK who, between the Fifties and Eighties, were marginalised by ‘respectable’ society determined to stigmatise illegitimacy.
What kind of China does my grandma have?
It’s a 120-piece German set she was gifted as a wedding present from her in-laws in 1954, and I’ve never seen it out of its quilted, protective box. My mom describes the china as gold-rimmed, with a bumpy sort of pattern along the edge and a spray of pink roses to one side of the dinner plates.
Can you sell your China at classic replacements?
At Classic Replacements, it is our pleasure to help you sell your China and Tableware items hassle-free and for the best price. Unfortunately, we have been swamped by many requests that are either irrelevant to what we buy (not tableware for example) or by people not wishing to sell but just want to know the value of their items.
Is it worth keeping your family’s china collection?
It’s tempting to reason that even if you’re not interested in your family’s china collection on face, it’s at least an investment worth preserving. This probably isn’t the case, says Victor Wiener, director of Victor Wiener Associates LLC in New York City.
