1950
Hardy Amies receives first order from then-Princess Elizabeth.

3 May 1951
George VI opens Festival of Britain

6 February 1952 
Queen Elizabeth II succeeds the throne

25 April 1953 
Watson and Crick discover the structure of DNA

2 June 1953
Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen and peeresses wear gowns and robes designed by Norman Hartnell

1954
Beatnik Generation manifesto is published - TIME magazine "This Is the Beat Generation"

4 July 1954
Rationing ends in the UK

5 April 1955
Winston Churchill retires as Prime Minister

22 September 1955
ITV’s first broadcast

17 October 1955
Rebel Without a Cause staring James Dean is released

November 1955
Bazaar, Mary Quant’s first shop opens

19 April 1956
Grace Kelly marries Rainier III Prince of Monaco